Electric Utility Locate Technician

The Electric Utility Locate Technician is responsible for accurately locating underground facilities including, but not limited to, electric systems. The Electric Utility Locate Technician must be able to drive a company vehicle, work outdoors, and operate independently.

LOCATE RESPONSIBILIITES

• Locate underground utilities including electric systems accurately, safety, and efficiently using company provided equipment in roadways, in easements on private property, and other locations using required spray paint, flags and other materials
• Thoroughly search for underground utilities using all available resources
• Complete locates within required deadlines
• Read and interpret maps, engineering documents, historical records and the Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to identify the type, size and location of underground utilities
• Use lap top computer in the field to receive, document and close out excavation notices
• Communicate with excavators, utility personnel and others regarding projects and underground facilities
• Interpret job order tickets
• Determine efficient travel route to & from each locate
• Remove and replace manhole lids
• Possess knowledge of all applicable damage prevention, locate and excavation regulations
• Perform light excavation with a shovel or metal probe to identify location of buried utilities when necessary
• Open and close energized equipment
• Work around energized equipment and conductors

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain regular attendance; leave schedule should be managed so as to not interfere with ability to accomplish tasks, including special projects and assignments with deadlines
• Adhere to NBU safety guidelines and practices at all times and in all situations
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, office, field site and vehicle as applicable
• Develop & maintain effective customer service skills for communications with co-workers, customers and the public in general
• Maintain strict confidentiality of business, employee and customer information in written and oral communications and safeguard sensitive documents
• Adhere to NBU policies and procedures
• Exemplifies NBU Core Values of Integrity, Stewardship, Team and Safety
• Participate in and support initiatives to reach annual NBU Performance Measures

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma/GED
• One or more years work experience

OTHER

• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Computer skills

CERTIFICATIONS

• A valid Texas Driver’s License is required to operate a company vehicle.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in NBU's Electric System an asset
• Successful completion of company provided locater training program and required testing
• Flexibility in work schedule including holiday, weekends, and/or after hours as required. On call duty (24 hours per day, 7 days per week, for one week) required on a periodic basis.
• Computer skills
• Strong verbal and written communications skills