Line Locate Technician | Dunkirk, NY (DOT)

Bermex, Inc. Full time Regular About The Team    At Bermex , we put value on our customer relationships. We’re always looking for a way that we can delight our customers by going the extra mile. Bermex offers expert meter reading services and solutions to utilities and associated organizations throughout the United States, including leak detection, atmospheric corrosion, line location, software service solutions, as well as water, gas, and electric meter reading . At Bermex , 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   The Line Locator Technician reports to the Project Manager at Bermex . This position play s a key role in detecting and locating underground utility lines and pipes . This position also requires high physic al activity , excellent attention to detail , and exceptional flexibility day to day .   ***Salary Transparency: Pay for this role is at $25/hour. *** What You’ll Do   Line Locating :   Receive work tickets from the 811 system   Read and interpret utility maps showing underground utilities   U se magnetic sensing equipment and maps (Sure-Lock Utility Pro) to identify the location of underground utility lines and pipes   Use c olor coded spray paint is used to mark the location and type (Electric, water, gas, telephone, etc.) of underground line   Work in various weather conditions and us e shovels necessary to pin-point the location of underground utilities   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 and questions to Supervisor per procedures   Report customer, equipment and vehicle issues immediately   Customer Communication :   Refer all consumer complaints to the appropriate authorities   P rovide general information about utility lines or pipes to customers, when applicable   Use telephones, tablets, and/or computers to communicate   Other duties as assigned.   About You   Must haves:   Education: None. M ust be at least 18 years of age     Experience: No experience necessary , e mployees will be trained. Upon hire, the candidate will need to complete and pass all Pipeline Operator Qualification (OQ) training. Mus t posse ss a valid driver’s license   Nice to haves:   Education: High School D iploma or GED .    Experience: 1 or more years of e xperience in line locating   Your Skills :   A bility to multi-task , and work independently a nd 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 in a professional manner   Excellent attention to detail for problem solving and finding   Ability to walk long distances and prepare for weather conditions, accordingly     This role would not be a good fit if you :   Do not enjoy working independently   Do not enjoy working in outdoor conditions   Do not enjoy walking long distances   Are not flexible and do not enjoy adapting to your current work schedule or routine   Do not have adequate planning and time management skills to finish a day’s work in a timely manner   Drug/Alcohol Testing :   Drug/alcohol testing is required   Drug/alcohol testing required per N on- R egulatory requirements for employees working with water, electric, and meters   Drug/alcohol testing required per Federal DOT r egulations for employees working with gas meters   Benefits   Health and Safety :   Group health plans including medical/prescription, dental, vision and a variety of other coverage options   Company paid group life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short and long term disability   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 family members   Retirement :   Automatic enrollment in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost   Roth or Traditional 401(k) Retirement plan with company match    PTO Plans (a f ter 90 completed days of service for full-time employees ) :   Paid Vacation   Paid Holidays   Paid Wedding Day   Veterans Day paid time off for our veterans   Paid Sick Time (New York based positions ONLY)   Perks/Allowances :   Company vehicle (for all driver-based positions)   Gas card for company vehicle (if applicable)   Company provided cell phone or mobile allowance (if applicable)    B oot 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. 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 federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] 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 aga