Utility Locator/Damage Prevention Specialist at Surveying And Mapping, LLC – Westerville, Ohio

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 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

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