About this role
Electric Locator
Onsite
Position can be filled as an Apprentice, 2nd Class, 1st Class depending on qualifications and experience
JOB SUMMARY
The Electric Locator is responsible for accurately identifying and marking the location of underground electric utility lines, cables, and other buried infrastructure. Using specialized detection equipment, the Electric Locator plays a critical role in ensuring the safety of excavation and construction projects by preventing damage to vital electric systems.
Electric Locator Apprentice
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Under close supervision, must be able to perform locates of underground electric and fiber facilities with the use of utility maps, computer applications, various specialized locate equipment, probe rods, and/or shovel excavation. Must be able to report any discrepancies with verbal and written communications including drawing representations. Assist in working closely with contractors to ensure safe excavation processes are being followed including investigation and reporting of excavation damages. Assist in performing detailed and precise locates of electric and fiber facilities within guidelines of Entergy and Dig Law requirements. Assist in planning, laying out, and directing all work in a safe and efficient manner. Assist in use of maps, computer applications, specialized locate equipment, probe rods, historical records, and/or shovel excavation to ensure proper locates. Help coordinate assistance from other personnel and departments with problem locates. Assist in working closely with state, parish, city, other utilities, and contractors to ensure proper and safe excavation practices are performed around electric and fiber facilities. Assist in first responder to electrical emergency situations recognizing hazards, conduct site assessment, establish control of site and coordinate making site safe. Assist in making thorough and complete investigations of damaged electric and fiber facilities. Assist in operating several computer applications related to the Electric and Fiber Business and locate tickets.
EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Must have worked at least one year in the utility or construction industry performing work requiring a mechanical aptitude with demonstrated use of maps/prints for detailed measurement dimensions for pinpointing facilities with three dimensional measurements. OR One year or experience directly related to the electric and fiber business. OR One year of utility locate experience. Must meet all qualifications within six months after employment. Know Company's safety rules, be able to administer all approved methods of resuscitation, and be able to render practical first aid. General knowledge of electric and fiber Da