What are the responsibilities and job description for the Underground Locator position at ITG Communications?
The Underground Locator plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and integrity of underground utility infrastructure during construction and excavation activities. Additionally, the Underground Locator is responsible for placing conduit and/or cables in trenches, splice conduit sections (install couplers) as directed, place anchors, pedestals, vaults, etc. to complete construction tasks.
Responsibilities
- Identify and mark the location of underground utilities such as water, gas, electric, and telecommunications lines. This involves using equipment like magnetic, radar, and electrical devices to precisely locate these lines.
- Operate excavation equipment (backhoe, trencher, hydro-vac, etc)
- Walk and confirm bore path, spot utilities
- Ensure proper clearances to install the product per standards
- Record depth of the tool head as required
- Ensure drill head is in a good position at the exit pit to connect product
- Oversee laborers and/or crew members work and monitor time usage
- Place conduit and/or cables in trenches, splice conduits sections (install couplers) as directed, place anchors, pedestal, vaults, etc. to complete construction tasks
- Must be able to operate tamps, jackhammers, core drills, concrete saws, and other miscellaneous equipment safely
- Hand dig with shovels, picks, digging bars to expose located utilities, access u/g vaults and pedestals, and complete trenches
Requirements
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent, and at least one (2) years experience.
- On-the-job training offered.
- Must be available to work long periods including evenings and weekends when necessary.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, sit
- Ability to use hands to handle or feet
- Ability to reach with hands and arms
- Ability to climb and balance
- Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
- Ability to lift up to 75 lbs as needed
- Ability to maintain all safety expectations
- Works outdoors for extended periods
- Exposed to extreme weather conditions
- Must be able to operate machinery in all weather conditions and terrains
- Must be able to work at heights and/or confined spaces
Key Competencies,
Skills, Abilities Troubleshooting abilities.
Excellent mechanical skills. Ability to follow instructions.
Ability to work as a team.
Oral communication skills.
Knowledge and understanding of reading drawings and ability to follow specifications.
Additional Comments
ITG is an equal employment opportunity employer. ITG’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. ITG also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also ITG’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
