Utility Locator/Damage Prevention SpecialistSurveying And Mapping, LLC
Job Summary
Surveying And Mapping, LLC
Utility Locator/Damage Prevention Specialist
US-OH-Westerville
Job ID: 26-7395
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE)
Columbus
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
The Damage Prevention Specialist plays a critical role in preventing utility damages by serving as a liaison between homeowners, contractors, and the gas utility. This position promotes safe excavation practices, ensures accurate utility markings, and supports compliance with state 811 dig laws. Key ResponsibilitiesPromote and enforce safe digging practices in accordance with state 811 dig lawsVisit active job sites using a company-provided vehicle to communicate with contractors and homeowners regarding safe excavation proceduresCoordinate and facilitate corrections or updates to gas utility markings as neededPerform quality checks to ensure accuracy and completeness of utility markingsAccurately document daily activities, observations, and field findingsAssist with identifying marked utilities, structures, and map information in the fieldPerform operator-level maintenance on assigned company tools and equipmentComplete other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Utility Locator/Damage Prevention Specialist
US-OH-Westerville
Job ID: 26-7395
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE)
Columbus
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
The Damage Prevention Specialist plays a critical role in preventing utility damages by serving as a liaison between homeowners, contractors, and the gas utility. This position promotes safe excavation practices, ensures accurate utility markings, and supports compliance with state 811 dig laws. Key ResponsibilitiesPromote and enforce safe digging practices in accordance with state 811 dig lawsVisit active job sites using a company-provided vehicle to communicate with contractors and homeowners regarding safe excavation proceduresCoordinate and facilitate corrections or updates to gas utility markings as neededPerform quality checks to ensure accuracy and completeness of utility markingsAccurately document daily activities, observations, and field findingsAssist with identifying marked utilities, structures, and map information in the fieldPerform operator-level maintenance on assigned company tools and equipmentComplete other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Experience with locating gas utilities highly preferredValid driver's licenseWork outdoors under the full range of weather conditions typically experienced throughout all seasons of the yearProficient communication verbal and written communication
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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