Utility Locator

Utility Locator

BKF Engineers is looking for a Utility Locator to join our Northern California team. In this role, you’ll help identify and mark underground utilities at construction sites using specialized electronic equipment and utility maps. You’ll work under the direction of a supervisor to ensure safe and accurate detection of utilities such as gas, electric, water, sewer, telecom, and more. Your work supports project planning and helps prevent damage during construction activities. Responsibilities include and are not limited to :

• Use lap top computer or other devices to receive, document and close out excavation notices, both during normal hours and after hours.
• Read and interpret utility maps or prints to identify the type and size of underground utilities
• Use assigned communication equipment to effectively communicate with excavators, utility reps, and company personnel, regarding underground facilities
• Operate different electronic detection equipment, to locate and mark under-ground facilities within prescribed accuracy limits
• Perform light excavation with a shovel, to expose buried utilities when necessary
• Provide accurate documentation and or sketches related to all locates completed
• Receive and respond to excavation notices during normal and after hours in accordance with established time requirements
• Be able to perform manhole entry using assigned equipment and safety devices
• Operate company vehicle in a safe manner, and maintain professional appearance

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Benefits

BKF Engineers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

BKF Engineers does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and a specific solicitation for the position or other approved engagement request for the position with BKF Engineers, BKF Engineers reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited submittals are done at the risk of the recruiter.