Line Locate Technician Rochester, NY (DOT)

Rochester, NY, USA ACRT Services Bermex, Inc.

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: For those residing in NY, the pay rate for this position 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 21 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 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)