Northern Lights Locating and Inspection, Inc. was created in March of 2001 to provide services to clients with a need to protect their utility networks. Not just a ‘Paint and Flag’ service, Northern Lights delivers locating and inspection expertise that goes beyond that of traditional utility location. Northern Lights provides protection to our customers utility 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We have since expanded into Sewer Imaging, inspection, and locating sewer mains/laterals using the latest technology on the market. We also perform Inspection work/services on utility project throughout the United States.

Northern Lights Locating and Inspection Inc is looking for Utility Locators.  We offer competitive pay, great benefits and  a paid time off program.  We focus on allowing our locators to run their area independently as needed but there is a support system in place for them as well.  Please apply and join the Northern Lights Team!



NORTHERN LIGHTS  UTILITY LOCATOR

STATUS: Full Time, Employee

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE: 2 years Locator experience required.



JOB SUMMARY:

• Locate underground utilities for clients and property owners based on 811 tickets per 811 dig laws


• Uses utility maps, as-built civil engineering drawings, G.I.S. information, and various pipe and electronic locating equipment


• Utilizes flags and/or paint to mark the location of underground utilities


• Prepares various reports, forms, and memos to document work completed, and problems encountered and/or resolved


• Take pictures of utility line located for each 811 ticket


• Investigates and prepares detailed written documentation on excavations that result in damage to underground utilities


• Candidates need to be comfortable with using Cell phone-based app to record locating marks for clients property for excavators and property owners.  App holds photos and enables locators to complete all documents needed for locate


• On-call rotation

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Know best locate practices, procedures and 811 law        


• Read and interpret utility maps and as-built civil engineering drawings


• Maintain cleanliness and good operating condition of all provided equipment and vehicle


• Ability to maintain a Tobacco free vehicle


• Locate underground utilities using multiple methods of locating


• Understand and carry out written and oral instructions


• Maintain small- to medium-sized equipment and trucks


• Complete paperwork and documentation


• Communicate and use interpersonal skills to interact with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction


• Attention to Detail


• Be able to work in all weather conditions


• Willingness to Travel (75% +)


• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.


• Able to pass a drug screen


• Must have valid Driver’s License and the ability to obtain a DOT physical certification. 


• Must be available to work varying schedules and overtime


• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Self-motivated and able to learn quickly


• Team oriented and have exemplary character.


• Safety focused

NORTHERN LIGHTS OFFERS:

• Competitive pay


• Paid Holidays and Vacation Time.


• Affordable benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD and Life


• 401(k) Plan – with match!