Line Locate Technician | Rochester, NY (DOT)

Overview

About The Team
At Bermex, we value customer relationships and strive to delight customers by going the extra mile. Bermex offers expert meter reading services and solutions to utilities throughout the United States, including leak detection, atmospheric corrosion, line location, software service solutions, and water, gas, and electric meter reading. We seek motivated individuals who enjoy working independently and outdoors to join our team.

Bermex, Inc. is a full-time regular position.

Salary Transparency: For those residing in NY, the pay rate for this position is $25/hour.

Role

The Line Locator Technician reports to the Project Manager. This role focuses on detecting and locating underground utility lines and pipes. It requires high physical activity, excellent attention to detail, and flexibility day to day.

Responsibilities

• Line Locating: Receive work tickets from the 811 system; read and interpret utility maps showing underground utilities; identify the location of underground utility lines and pipes using magnetic sensing equipment and maps (Sure-Lock Utility Pro); mark locations with color-coded spray paint for electric, water, gas, telephone, etc.; work in various weather conditions and use shovels as needed to pinpoint locations; follow strict Utility, State and Federal guidelines for Utility Line Marking; provide records of work performed using a digital camera and laptop.
• Team Collaboration: Participate in safety meetings; provide timely reports and documentation to management per procedures; escalate issues to Supervisor per procedures; report customer, equipment and vehicle issues promptly.
• Customer Communication: Refer all consumer complaints to the appropriate authorities; provide general information about utility lines or pipes to customers; use telephones, tablets, and/or computers to communicate.
• Other duties as assigned.

About You

Must haves:

• Education: None. Must be at least 21 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. Must possess a valid driver’s license

Nice to have:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: 1 or more years of experience in line locating

Your Skills:

• Ability to multi-task, work independently and as a team
• Exceptional flexibility in daily routines and scheduling
• Adequate time management skills to finish work in a timely manner
• Excellent communication skills; comfortable interacting with management and customers
• Ability to interact with unhappy or negative customers professionally
• Excellent attention to detail for problem solving
• Ability to walk long distances and prepare for weather conditions accordingly

Fit: This role may not be a good fit if you do not enjoy working independently, outdoor conditions, walking long distances, or adapting to changing schedules, or lack planning and time management skills to finish a day’s work promptly.

Compliance & Safety

• Drug/alcohol testing is required
• Drug/alcohol testing required per Non-Regulatory requirements for employees working with water, electric, and meters
• Drug/alcohol testing required per Federal DOT regulations for employees working with gas meters

Benefits

• Health and Safety: Group health plans including medical/prescription, dental, vision, and other coverage options; company-paid life insurance, AD&D, short- and long-term disability; Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Account with company match; company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and eligible family members.
• Retirement: Automatic enrollment in the ESOP at no cost; Roth or Traditional 401(k) with company match.
• PTO Plans (after 90 days): Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Paid Wedding Day, Veterans Day PTO for veterans, Paid Sick Time (New York-based positions).
• Perks & Allowances: Company vehicle (for driver-based positions), gas card (if applicable), company-provided cell phone or mobile allowance (if applicable), boot allowance, daily per diem for travel-based positions.

Where We Work

Employees begin their day at the local office to pick up their company vehicle, equipment, and daily assignments.

We are an Equal Employment/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 law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact hr@acrtinc.com with your request and contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

The contractor will not discharge or discriminate against employees for inquiring about or disclosing their pay, except as allowed by 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).

Company: ACRT, Inc.