NEOGOV · 6 days ago
DAMAGE PREVENTION SPECIALIST I, II or III
Monroe, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$50K/yr - $99K/yrNEOGOV is a company that focuses on providing innovative solutions for government agencies, and they are seeking a Damage Prevention Specialist. The role involves locating utility lines, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and documenting field conditions to protect the City’s utility assets during excavation activities.
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Responsibilities
Locating and marking natural gas, electric, water, sewer, and fiber optic utilities; providing utility location services to other utilities and City departments; prepares and maintains maps, files, and records
Completes utility locates for natural gas transmission and distribution lines, electric distribution lines, water distribution lines, sewer collection lines, and fiber optic communication lines
Completes utility locate documentation per state law requirements
Responds and communicates in response to excavation damage for natural gas, electric, and fiber optic facilities; repairs third party damages
Conducts inspection of contractor installations of natural gas, electric, water, sewer, and fiber optic facilities, ensures compliance to Operations and Maintenance (O & M) procedures, permit requirements, and industry standards
Participates in as-built and project documentation required for natural gas, electric, water, sewer, and fiber optic facilities
Completes map corrections and reviews maps for quality assurance
Assists in the installation of gas line markers, test stations, critical asset markers etc
Discusses job requirements with and receives detailed instructions from supervisor
Keeps trucks stocked with materials and tools; performs minor equipment maintenance; calibrates tools
Performs landscaping and back fill duties; maintains right-of-ways
May be required to work outside normal hours in emergencies and perform on-call duties; participates in locating for emergency locate tickets; responds to after hour locates, if needed
Performs related tasks as required
Qualification
Required
Graduation from high school
Minimal experience in utility construction or maintenance including some experience locating underground utility lines
General knowledge of the operation of electronic locating devices
Ability to read and understand utility maps to determine the location of natural gas pipelines, electric lines, water lines, sewer lines and fiber optic cables
Knowledge of the tools, materials, and equipment used in locating
General knowledge of a variety of methods and tasks involved in the installation, maintenance, repair, location, and replacement of utility lines and appurtenances
Knowledge of standards and specifications related to underground utility locating methods, and materials
Knowledge of hazards and related safety precautions involved in working on energized pad-mounted transformers and hand boxes
Knowledge of electrical principles and function
Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, contractors, and the public
Maintains required Operator Qualifications (OQs) under the Natural Gas Division's OQ Program
Possession of or ability to obtain a Class A commercial driver's license valid in the state of North Carolina within six months of employment
Possession of or ability to obtain CPR and basic first aid certification within one year of employment
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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