Utility Locator / Damage Prevention Specialist - SAM, LLC

Who We Are

For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework. As North America's premiere MGS™ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.

Your Impact at SAM

This role is a damage prevention technician position that includes mentoring new employees, training new and existing employees in the field. The scope of work includes utility line locating, utility stand by, site visits, mapping, field audits, hand excavation, tracer wire repair, etc.

• Safely operate company assigned equipment such as commercial motor vehicles, instruments, and other related tools and technical equipment as directed by supervisor
• Exhibit professional interaction with client representatives, land owners, and/or the public
• Follow directions from supervisor as well as other members of staff and management team in order to efficiently complete tasks
• Read and prepare plans, at a high level, relating to the job at hand
• Locating all types of utilities in rural and urban environments using multiple methods
• Monitor excavations near high profile/critical infrastructure
• Perform Audits to ensure accuracy of locates and prints
• Obtains and maintains all required safety and operator qualification certifications
• Manage and train new hires and or existing employees on Damage Prevention program services offered
• Acts as “lead” while working with team members on complex program situations that may arise
• Coordinates with clients, utility owners, property owners, etc. in the field or via phone
• Coordinates with providers of traffic control and other 3rd party services in the field
• Advanced comprehension and interpretation of planimetric and design plans, utility records, etc

What You Bring to SAM

• Previous experience locating utilities
• Valid driver's license, in conjunction with successfully passing the company MVR requirements, background check and drug screening
• Work outdoors under the full range of weather conditions typically experienced throughout all seasons of the year
• Proficient communication verbal and written communication

Our Perks

• Company paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, LTD and life insurance (HSA and FSA plans available)
• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays and parental leave) – Accrual starts immediately
• 401(k) program offers 100% employer match up to 5%
• Paid continuing education courses and tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program – Your mental health is our priority
• No glass ceiling! Truly a place to spread your wings (Ask about our Career Pathing!)
• Trainings throughout the year – Specialized in-house trainings programs designed to assist you in advancing in your career
• Office snacks, free food and fun-themed events for employees throughout the year
• Passion for our Community – You have endless opportunities to volunteer alongside your peers with our Corporate Social Responsibility Program

Our Culture

Our entrepreneurial culture is a key factor in SAM being recognized as a Top Workplace for twelve consecutive years, and we make it our mission to ensure every one of our employees learns how to build and manage a business, not just be the subject matter expert on the team. At SAM, our employee’s development is instrumental to our success. Your learning will be supported by specialized in-house training programs and mentoring by the industry’s leading experts, who just happen to be on our staff! We make SAM a GREAT place to work, but it all starts with YOU!

EEO

SAM is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.  SAM also participates in the federal E-Verify Program.