Utility Locator at EX2 Technology LLC – Remote

POSITION SUMMARY

eX² Technology is seeking a Utility Locator skilled in supporting underground facility construction activities with a focus on damage prevention and the protection of multiple utilities’ infrastructure to join our team. As a Utility Locator, you will respond to dig ticket requests from contractor crews to locate, identify and mark existing client infrastructure and meet compliance with Company, State and Federal processes, procedures, rules, and regulations. Our ideal candidate is innovative and flexible, yet extremely process-oriented.

We seek someone willing to locate and mark underground facilities using various industry tools, standards, and methods, including the use of various locating devices and utility maps. Our ideal candidate is dedicated to hard work, shows initiative when taking on new challenges and thrives in a team environment.

In return, we offer competitive pay with an excellent benefit package including paid time off, company matching 401(k) plans and medical, dental, vision and life insurance options as well as professional development with career advancement opportunity in an innovative growth industry.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Compare real-world conditions to record documentation to identify errors and omissions

• Verify location of all client facilities within specified dig extents

• Examine and investigate all damages with their purview creating all required documentation

• Perform all work safely

• Watch and protect client facilities within a given area as directed by client

• Understand contractor’s means and methods for subsurface installations

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Experience

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to support excellent working relations with citizens, company, contractor representatives and customers.

• Good organizational skills with the ability to handle many varied tasks at once.

• Knowledge and understanding of safe worksite practices.

• Experience with the construction and installation of below grade infrastructure.

• Experience working within and utilizing existing utility standard designs.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Experience with complex urban underground utility infrastructure.

• Experience in serving as firm-client liaison.

• Experience in reviewing design drawings created by others.

• Experience in the use and basic maintenance of industry standard locating equipment.

• Experience using basic communication and technical devices.

• Minimum 3-5 years’ Utility Locating experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Demands

Capable of moving around on construction work sites, public streets, and parkways. Capable of lifting up to 75lbs. Ability to stand, walk, kneel, or sit for extended periods of time. Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate computers and various measurement, locating and testing instruments.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Work Environment

Work safely outside in all weather conditions year-round. Occasionally work in excavations areas and roadways. Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally moderate to loud.

Language Skills

Communicates effectively in oral and written English technical language, both in interpreting requirements and providing reports and mentoring.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Tools and Equipment

Must be capable of operating the following:

• Company-provided computer, including word processing and spreadsheet software

• Company-provided vehicle

• Phone, camera and GPS

• Tape measure, wheel, various types of locating equipment, not including locating receiver/transmitter

Disclaimer

Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Job Descriptions typically change over time as requirements and employee skill levels change. The employer retains the right to modify or assign other duties to this position.

About Us

Vivacity Infrastructure Group designs, develops, and deploys comprehensive fiber optic, wireless and related network infrastructure using a variety of unique partnerships and business models designed to meet the strategic needs and economic goals of all project stakeholders. Vivacity has two operating divisions – eX² Technology and Vivacity Networks. Together, we are Transforming America’s Infrastructure – One Partnership at a Time™. Come join us! www.vivacitygroup.com

eX² is a single source solution for those seeking to build, scale or future proof their communications infrastructure. eX² specializes in fiber design-build-maintain services and network asset commercialization to maximize customer revenue potential and accelerate broadband expansion throughout the nation.

We are comprised of technologists, business experts, engineers, construction professionals, project managers and marketing experts with a broad and diverse range of disciplines and specialties. We deliver a wide range of project services that are uniquely tailored to our clients’ telecom needs.

Vivacity Infrastructure Group is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.