Utility Locator

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma
  
  

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Various locations
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Keep record of work performed and location and condition of equipment
• Read blueprint, schemas and drawings
• Operate various vehicles and equipment
• Provide information on underground gas distribution lines
• Observe excavation work to ensure that underground facilities are protected
• Determine precise locations using electronic distance measuring equipment
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Ground Disturbance - Level 1 program
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)
  
  

Transportation/travel information

• Valid drivers licence
• Vehicle supplied by employer
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Physically demanding
• Work under pressure
  
  

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves
• Safety equipment/gear
• Hard hat
• Safety vest
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits
  
  

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
  
  

Other Benefits

• Other benefits

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