Utility Locator/Damage Prevention SpecialistSurveying And Mapping, LLC

Surveying And Mapping, LLC


Utility Locator/Damage Prevention Specialist

US-ME-Bangor

Job ID: 26-7569
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 2
Category: Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE)
Bangor

Overview

For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework. As North America's premiere MGS™ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce safe digging practices in accordance with state 811 dig laws
• Visit active job sites using a company-provided vehicle to communicate with contractors and homeowners regarding safe excavation procedures
• Coordinate and facilitate corrections or updates to gas utility markings as needed
• Perform quality checks to ensure accuracy and completeness of utility markings
• Accurately document daily activities, observations, and field findings
• Assist with identifying marked utilities, structures, and map information in the field
• Perform operator-level maintenance on assigned company tools and equipment
• Complete other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with contractors, homeowners, and team members
• Comfortable working independently in the field and solving problems as they arise
• Willingness to work outdoors in all seasons and weather conditions

• No prior utility locating experience required — we provide training
  Experience in utility location, damage prevention, or knowledge of 811 dig laws and safe excavation practices is a plus, but not required

• We welcome applicants looking for a career in the utility locating industry

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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