A Utility Locate Technician performs the crucial task of locating and marking utilities that are buried underground. While the job description varies based on the employer’s objective, the following are some common duties mentioned on the Utility Locate Technician Resume – taking responsibility for locating cable paths and pipelines that carry utilities beneath the surface, protecting underground utilities from getting damaged, protecting buried infrastructure mainly during dig projects or excavation, fulfilling locate requests, reading utility prints, and conducting damage investigations.
The future outlook in this career is bright for those depicting these skills – a thorough knowledge of various underground utilities, general maintenance and repair skills, the ability to read and understand blueprints, fluency in using hand tools; and a steady hand-eye coordination skill. Jobs in this field don’t typically need any formal education beyond a high school diploma.
Summary : To be able to use every aspect of experiences that have attained in previous careers and incorporate them in a new environment that will continue to allow to grow professional knowledge and personal experiences.
Skills : First aid, Crane Operator, Man Basket, Fork Lift.
Description :
Read and interpreted utility maps/prints to identify the type and size of underground utilities.
Electric distribution and transmission, fiber optics, cable TV, telecommunications, street lighting, and other facilities.
Assigned communication equipment to effectively communicate with excavators, utility reps, and company personnel, regarding underground facilities.
Operated the different electronic detection equipment, to locate and mark underground facilities within prescribed accuracy limits.
Performed light excavation with a shovel, to expose buried utilities when necessary.
Provided accurate documentation and or sketches related to all locates completed.
Receive dand responded to excavation notices during normal and after hours in accordance with established time requirements.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Management
Utility Locate Technician I Resume
Objective : An outstanding, hardworking, and resourceful electronics technician with experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance in the Navy looking to bring these skills.
Read and interpreted utility maps/prints to identify the type and size of underground utilities.
Assigned communication equipment to effectively communicate with excavators, utility reps, and company personnel, regarding underground facilities.
Operated the different electronic detection equipment, to locate and mark under-ground facilities within prescribed accuracy limits.
Performed light excavation with a shovel, to expose buried utilities when necessary.
Provided accurate documentation and or sketches related to all locates completed.
Received and responds to excavation notices during normal and after hours.
Direct connected and passive signals to locate underground utilities using a transmitter and receiver.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Network Security
Utility Locate Technician II Resume
Headline : To become a part of a team of people that are driven with high standards and accountability. Hope to become a leader of like-minded people who strive to accomplish their goals.
Skills : Technical Skills, MS-Excel.
Description :
Located utilities to protect both the companies infrastructure and the individuals that are digging around them.
Located accurately to ensure contractors are able to get their work done on time.
Helped the company through their busiest time of the year and also been flexible in the times that work.
Part of the on-call rotation and worked overtime when it has been asked.
Contractors and homeowners and need to remain courteous at all times.
Communication is also key in our everyday duties to find out what exactly needs to be located and when.
Able to develop more thanks to independence with this job.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BS
Utility Locate Technician/Analyst Resume
Headline : Dependable self-starter seeking a position where can make the most in manufacturing production. Proficient in blueprint interpretation.
Skills : Software Proficiency in Apple, Microsoft Works.
Description :
Protected the assets of the Fortune Utilities and Telecommunications Companies.
Scheduled daily workloads and made timely or planned decisions appropriate to the circumstances or situation.
Demonstrated commitment to quality and damage prevention with one damage locates.
Provided training and support to new employees with an emphasis on stellar customer service.
Operated at an on-time performance level of better. Being aware of others' reactions and understanding.
Located multiple customer facilities at each construction, excavation, commercial, and residential site, passing on cost efficiencies to the client.
Zero motor vehicle incidents including moving and non-moving violations.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Masters
Utility Locate Technician/Representative Resume
Summary : Acquire a steady, challenging position within a great company. One that will test and push to greatest potential, while also learning new and useful techniques to expand upon knowledge.
Skills : Computer System, Network Administration.
Description :
Located multi-million dollar fiber optic multi conduit duct runs from high profile facilities on a regular basis.
Responsible for locating dangerous leaks on natural gas lines.
Located large natural gas transmission mains as well as distribution to service lines for Missouri gas energy.
Located high-pressure sewage mains for city utilities such as the city of Kansas City and lees summit city municipalities.
Located high voltage underground power lines as well as substations for numerous power companies.
Located high volume water transmission mains. Private locating for sprinkler systems in residential yards.
Accurately located high profile utilities to include Kansas Gas Transmission, and AT&T cross country toll fiber, with zero damages.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Electrician
Jr. Utility Locate Technician Resume
Objective : To obtain an entry level position with a respected insurance agency where can utilize skills in information gathering and excellent communication skills.
Skills : Construction, Excel, Computer Skills.
Description :
Responsible for securing needed supplies daily according to assigned work tickets received digitally.
Accurate attention to time spent on each job. Underground utility damage prevention.
Communicate with contractors and homeowners to verify dig area to accurately locate utilities.
Located electric, cable, and gas lines with attention to detail to ensure no damages when digging.
Followed Kansas Gas Service, Westar, Cox, AT&T, and Black Hills utility marking guidelines.
Located Verizon, Bright House, and FPL buried wires with the use of inductance generation and amplification equipment.
Responsible for locating, marking, and documenting buried utilities to prevent damages during excavation.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Business Administration
Utility Locate Technician/Supervisor Resume
Objective : Searching for new and exciting employment opportunities. Have performed numerous jobs and tasks, ranging from hands on work, customer servicing, as well as other duties.
Skills : Tool Proficiency, Microsoft Assistance, Utility Location.
Description :
Responsible for locating various utilities from Cox, Windstream, AT&T, and Oklahoma Natural Gas.
Contacted contractors and discuss plans or prints, while attending to all detail mentioned in the said ticket.
Marked all utility mains, service lines using identified paint & flags.
Gas OQ Certified with OneGas Inc. Skills Used Ability to read and decipher various prints.
Demonstrated excellent customer service skills. Locate utility lines such as gas, power, phone, water, and cable tv.
Certified in locating natural gas Skills Used Time management.
Maintained a company truck Using context clues to find access points.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Network Administration
Asst. Utility Locate Technician Resume
Objective : To secure a position with a well established organization with a stable environment that will lead to a lasting relationship in a good career field.
Skills : CDL class B, Forklift Operator, Gas and Electric.
Description :
Located underground utilities for companies such as att, Comcast, century link, Centerpoint, Verizon, etc.
Dispatched from 811 in high volumes, work extremely well under pressure.
Worked in manholes using all safety gear and manhole set up equipment. Used RD 8000 locating transmitter and receiver to perform all locates.
Worked under little supervision and get the job done daily.
Mentored trainees and give them the knowledge to succeed as a utility locator.
Performed damage investigations on utilities that have been damaged by excavation, homeowners, accidents to utility poles, etc.
Transmitted devices to magnetically locate underground utilities.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Diploma
Utility Locate Technician Resume
Objective : Performing core utility functions associated with customer service, Completing all phases of core utility work with regard to meter sets, turn on and shut off, changes, removals and related piping.
Skills : Drive a forklift, Stand up reach and an order picker.
Description :
Located underground utilities according to customer and company policy.
Maintained company vehicle according to company policy.
Communicated with contractors to determine the scope of each ticket as needed.
Able to get assigned area caught up after the only a week off in the field training.
Multiple out of town trips to the Houston area to assist with the very large ticket volume.
Assigned equipment to accurately and quickly locate underground utilities in the area.
Drove a company vehicle and made sure it was maintained according to company policy.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Diploma
Utility Locate Technician Resume
Summary : Hard working and performance-driven Utility Locate Technician with proven success maintaining excellence in customer service and a proven record as a top sales producer.
Skills : Digital electronics Semi Conductor, MS-Excel.
Description :
Marked underground utilities using maps and prints provided by utility companies.
Ensured that utilities are marked accurately and in a timely manner per dig safe guidelines.
Notified contractors of delays due to weather and/or problem locate.
Verified contractors are calling for dig requests and following dig safe laws and guidelines.
Notified Utility companies if a contractor is digging without a valid dig safe ticket.
Worked with utility companies directly to resolve problems locates. Work after hours on an on-call schedule for emergency stakeouts.
Located and marked underground utilities for any sort of excavation.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Technology
Utility Locate Technician Resume
Objective : To acquire a challenging but rewarding position in an environment where can best utilize skills and education to ensure quality output.
Skills : Inventory Management, Welding, Grinding.
Description :
Informed, and various pipe and electronic locating equipment. Use utility maps, as-built civil engineering drawings, G.I.S.
Focused on electrical location and gas location. Utilizes stakes, flags, and/or paint to mark the location of underground utilities.
Prepared various reports, forms, and memos to document work completed, and problems encountered and/or resolved.
Verified field information and notifies the designated City departments regarding updates and corrections.
Maintained regular attendance and punctuality. Work varying schedules, overtime, and standby duty.
Located gas for residential, businesses, and all construction needs. Respond to on-call and all emergencies and dig ups.
Responded to utility tickets in a timely fashion, And the knowledge of learning something new each day.
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