Utility Locator/Damage Prevention Specialist at Surveying And Mapping, LLC – Buffalo, New York

Surveying And Mapping, LLC
Utility Locator/Damage Prevention Specialist

US-NY-Buffalo

Job ID: 26-7372
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 6
Category: Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE)
Buffalo

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

• 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

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous experience in utility location/damage prevention is required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with contractors, homeowners, and stakeholders
• Ability to work independently in the field, problem-solve, and adapt to changing conditions on job sites
• Work outdoors under the full range of weather conditions typically experienced throughout all seasons of the year
• Valid driver’s license
• Familiarity with 811 dig laws and safe excavation practices is preferred, but training will be provided