Field Utility Locator- Albany/Schenectady NY Area at Premier Infrastructure & Energy

Schenectady, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jan, 26

Salary

21.0

Posted On

07 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Locating, Map Reading, Technical Material Learning, Organizing, Prioritizing, Traveling, Identifying, Marking, Utilizing Equipment, Quality Assurance, Record Verification, Photography, Vehicle Maintenance, Computer Skills, Communication, Initiative

Industry

Utilities

Description

Description Premier Infrastructure & Energy, a subcontractor to National Grid, is currently in search of entry level candidates that enjoy being outdoors, working independently and have the initiative to learn something new! We provide paid training, have a competitive benefits package and we offer an abundance of overtime during our busy work months! This position involves locating underground gas and electric lines, using electronic equipment and map reading. This is a full time position, working outdoors year round. Locators travel to assigned work sites to identify and mark the location of customer’s underground facilities. Locators utilize various locating techniques, identify & mark underground facilities at the work sites, take appropriate pictures and complete related paperwork. Requirements What Premier Offers: Starting rate of $21.00 an hour with a $0.50 increase after the training period. Yearly pay increases plus the potential for bonuses Paid training 10 paid holidays 5 (40 hours) PTO days for the first 2 years; PTO increases with tenure 7 (56 hours) sick days Full Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance 401K- 100% match up to 3% Company vehicle and fuel card Company laptop and cellphone All equipment necessary to complete the job Job Responsibilities: Learn technical material Organize & prioritize locate tickets to be completed during the work day Travel to assigned work site & perform locate, identify & mark underground facilities Understand & reference records, maps & prints to accurately locate underground facilities Utilize locating equipment & follow locating procedures to ensure accurate, quality locates Re-check records & verify marks for accuracy to avoid possible underground facility damage. Contact Supervisor when in need of assistance Ability to use laptop computer & company software to indicate time worked & identify underground facility located for billing purposes Take & process pictures of respective locates Check company vehicle, equipment & supplies before leaving for first locate on daily basis Ensure equipment is fully operational Valid NYS Driver's License Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms up to 2/3rd of the time Ability to lift up to 25lbs Ability to talk and hear over 2/3rds of time Vision Requirements: Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

Responsibilities

The Field Utility Locator is responsible for locating and marking underground gas and electric lines using electronic equipment. This role requires traveling to assigned work sites, utilizing various locating techniques, and completing related paperwork.