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Locate & mark underground utilities 

• Operate electromagnetic locating equipment and accessories to pinpoint and mark underground facilities with accuracy 

• Interpret job order tickets, project sheets, blueprints, and utility maps to plan and complete each locate 

• Monitor excavation activity (excavators and other equipment) to protect facilities from damage 

Document your work 

• Create digital locate sketches and drawings in Visio 

• Augment maps with field notes and capture photos of completed locates 

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date field records 

Work safely and stay organized on the road 

• Make health and safety the number one priority by following all policies and procedures and completing site safety inspections 

• Plan efficient travel routes between urban and rural work sites 

• Drive and maintain your service vehicle, and keep equipment secure, stocked, and inventoried 

• Take on other related duties as the work requires 

What You Bring 

• Experience as a multi-utility Locator with a strong track record of accurate underground locates 

• ORCGA Damage Prevention Technician (DPT) training — an asset 

• Experience with locate requests, reporting, and escalations — an asset 

• Valid Ontario Class G driver's licence with a clean driving record. 

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well independently and as part of a team 

• Self-organized, comfortable managing multiple tickets and priorities at once 

• Able to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather and site conditions 

• Able to lift and carry up to 15 lbs