Line Locate Technician | Dunkirk, NY (DOT)

About The Team  

AtBermex, we put value on ourcustomer relationships.We’re always looking for a way that we can delight ourcustomers by going the extra mile.Bermexoffers expertmeter reading services and solutions to utilities and associated organizations throughout the United States, includingleak detection, atmospheric corrosion, line location, software service solutions, as well as water, gas, and electric meter reading. AtBermex,we are always looking for motivated individuals who enjoy working independently and love the outdoors to become a part of our team.   

About the Role 

TheLine LocatorTechnicianreports to theProject Manager atBermex. This positionplays a key role indetecting andlocating underground utility lines and pipes.This positionalsorequireshighphysical activity, excellentattention to detail, and exceptional flexibility day to day. 

***Salary Transparency: Pay for this role is at $25/hour. ***

WhatYou’ll Do 

Line Locating: 

• Receivework tickets from the 811system 

• Readand interpretutility maps showing undergroundutilities 

• Use magnetic sensing equipment and maps(Sure-Lock Utility Pro)toidentify the location of underground utility lines andpipes 

• Use color coded spray paint is used to mark the location and type (Electric, water, gas, telephone, etc.) of undergroundline 

• Workin various weather conditions and use shovelsnecessary to pin-point the location of undergroundutilities 

• Follow strict Utility, State and Federal guidelines for Utility Line Marking 

• Provide records of work performed using a digital camera andlaptop 

Team Collaboration: 

• Participate in safetymeetings 

• Providetimely reports and documentation to management perprocedures 

• Escalate issues and questions to Supervisor perprocedures 

• Report customer,equipment and vehicle issuesimmediately 

Customer Communication: 

• Refer all consumer complaints to theappropriateauthorities 

• Provide general information aboututility lines or pipes to customers, when applicable 

• Use telephones, tablets, and/or computers tocommunicate 

Other duties as assigned. 

About You 

Must haves: 

• Education:None. Must be at least 18 years of age  

• Experience: No experience necessary, employees will be trained.Upon hire, the candidate will need to complete and pass all Pipeline Operator Qualification (OQ) training.Mustpossess a valid driver’s license 

Nice to haves: 

• Education: High School Diploma orGED.  

• Experience:1 or more years of experience inlinelocating 

Your Skills: 

• Ability to multi-task, and work independently andas a team 

• Exceptional flexibility in daily routines and scheduling  

• Adequate time management skills to finishworkin a timelymanner 

• Excellent communication skills, comfortable interactingwithmanagement and customers 

• Ability to interact with unhappy or negative customers in a professionalmanner 

• Excellent attention to detail for problem solving andfinding 

• Ability to walk long distances and prepare for weather conditions,accordingly  

This role would not be a good fit if you: 

• Do notenjoy workingindependently 

• Do not enjoy working in outdoorconditions 

• Do not enjoy walking longdistances 

• Are not flexible and do not enjoy adapting to your current work schedule orroutine 

• Do not have adequate planning and time management skills to finish aday’s workin a timelymanner 

Drug/Alcohol Testing: 

• Drug/alcohol testing isrequired 

• Drug/alcohol testingrequired perNon-Regulatoryrequirements for employees working with water, electric, and meters 

• Drug/alcohol testingrequired per Federal DOTregulations for employees working with gas meters 

Benefits 

Health and Safety: 

• Group health plans including medical/prescription, dental, vision and a variety of other coverageoptions 

• Company paid group life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance,short and long termdisability 

• Flexible Spending Accounts or an option for a Health Saving Account with company match 

• Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and eligible familymembers 

Retirement: 

• Automatic enrollment in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost 

• Roth or Traditional 401(k) Retirement plan with company match  

PTOPlans (after 90 completed days of service for full-time employees): 

• Paid Vacation 

• Paid Holidays 

• Paid Wedding Day 

• Veterans Day paid time off for ourveterans 

• Paid Sick Time (New York based positions ONLY) 

Perks/Allowances: 

• Company vehicle (for all driver-based positions) 

• Gas card for company vehicle (if applicable) 

• Companyprovided cell phone or mobile allowance (if applicable)  

• Boot allowance from approved vendors  

• Daily per diem for travel-based positions  

Where We Work  

Employees will begin their day at the local office where they will pick up their company vehicle, equipment, and assignments for the day.

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We are an EqualEmployment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email athr@acrtinc.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Company: ACRT, Inc.