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McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

Utility Locator/Designator

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. Utility Designators will be responsible for designating and documenting overhead and underground utilities on a given project, which may include communication lines, electrical power lines, hydronic systems, natural gas lines, fiber optic lines, water lines, sewer lines, etc. Utility Designators are responsible for the quality assurance of all utility systems designated and collected in the field. Utility Designators will need to understand, operate, and maintain a variety of subsurface utility locating and survey equipment daily and may travel occasionally.

Key Responsibilities

Accurately designate overhead and underground utilities according to ASCE 38-02 standards.

Complete detailed field investigations.

Consult on schedule planning for field operations.

Day-to-day problem solving.

Review of record information prior to and during field investigations.

Work with drafting staff to ensure completeness of data transfer.

Assist Field Operations Manager on quality assurance reviews.

Proficient knowledge of geophysical locating technology, including Electro Magnetic (EM), Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), Acoustic Pipe Locator (APL), and CCTV Sewer Camera.

Coordinate with clients, utility stakeholders, property stakeholders, etc.

Lead operations in the field for McCarthy Mapping projects.

Coordinate with subcontracted vendors of traffic control, hydro-excavation, saw cutting, etc.

Assist with training of new Utility Designators.

Responsible for quality assurance of utilities designated in the field.

Investigation Documentation

Record utilities and structures designated in the field utilizing electronic devices.

Complete accurate field reports at the time of investigation.

Ensure quality pictures are attached to the correct structures and reports.

Quality assurance of field notes and reports daily.

Data Collection

Coordinate and/or oversee data collection.

Responsible for the completeness of utility data collected.

Equipment

Ensure equipment is utilized as designed and remains in service per manufacturer life expectancy.

Ensure equipment is properly stored, cleaned, maintained, and calibrated according to manufacturer schedules.

Ensure physical security of all equipment.

Maintain company vehicles according to manufacturer and fleet maintenance schedules.

Operate company vehicles in compliance with DOT regulations.

Safety

Promote an “All In” value with a focus on safety.

Align with McCarthy Safety Policies and Procedures manual.

Follow project-specific safety requirements.

Assist in developing site-specific safety plans.

Ensure all safety policies and procedures are followed by Mapping personnel and subcontractors.

Operate vehicles in accordance with McCarthy Vehicle Safety Guidelines.

Equal Opportunity Employer : McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Employment details

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Construction

Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and requirements for the role and may be subject to change. Referrals and notifications about related roles may be available separately.

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