Line Locating Lead

Lake Superior Consulting is seeking a Line Locating Lead to join our team in Southern Minnesota (Winona, Lake City, Wabasha, Faribault, Owatonna, Rochester, Northfield, etc.).

The Line Locating Lead will be responsible for accurately locating and marking cables, pipes, and other conduits that carry utilities underground. The locators’ efforts protect underground utilities from damage during projects that involve excavation. This individual will lead and train technicians while being under the supervision of the Utility Supervisor. 

Responsibilities:

• Respond to locate requests within legal time limit

• Mark found utilities using proper coloring system (APWA marking standards)

• Respond to locate requests within legal time limit

• Mark found utilities using proper coloring system (APWA marking standards)

• Assist with reading and interpreting utility maps/prints to identify the size and type of underground utility.

• Assist with paperwork completion for locates and line crossings/excavations

• Help ensure work is done safely by adhering to LSC’s client guidelines and procedures

• Communicate work scopes and responsibilities amongst project specific field-based teams

• Complete and maintain operator qualifications (OQs)

• Operate and use electronic locating equipment

• Gather data, prepare records and reports in a timely manner

• Participate in weekly safety meetings and submit daily report documentations

• Generate and gather equipment for kickoffs of projects

• Ensure your work is utilized with respect to company goals

• Document and report any incidents, near misses, and opportunities for improvement

• Work in compliance with all technical procedures and guidelines

• Lead designated regions locators to ensure tickets and projects are on schedule

• Report to supervisor any region specific and locator specific issues

• Assist in driving on time and damage percentage goals within your region

• Communicate any workflow issues pertaining to projects with supervisor

• Assist in audit specific re-training and follow up with locators

• Drive proper locate, audit and unlocatable process with crew

• Assist in on-call schedule rotation implementation for region

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma 

• 2-3 years of line locating experience preferred

• Valid Driver’s License required

• Ability to travel and work in an outdoor environment

• Capability to operate a company vehicle and use general hand/power tools

• Must have strong leadership, critical thinking, problem solving, and troubleshooting abilities

• Commitment to working safely and producing high quality, ethical service

• Good organizational skills and detail oriented

• Highly motivated and thrives in a dynamic, team-based and individual environment

• Professional verbal and written communication skills. 

• Comfortable with Microsoft Office programs

• Availability to participate in on-call rotation

Physical Requirements and Demands:

• Ability to work in a physically demanding outdoor environment, as required

• Ability to traverse rugged terrain, excavations and work around pipe and equipment, as required

• Must be able to travel to offsite locations for extended periods of time

• Frequent periods of standing for long periods

• Occasional lifting of up to 50 lb.

• Exposure to all types of weather and terrain

• Ability to work long hours for extended periods, when projects demand

• Ability to sit at a desk and work with a computer for extended periods

Be Part of Something Bigger – Join the Team at Lake Superior Consulting!

At LSC, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with top-tier talent and take on meaningful projects in industries including Liquids and Natural Gas, Power, Mining, Water and Wastewater, Renewables, and Manufacturing.

If you’re driven, curious, and ready to grow your career while making a difference, we want to hear from you.

Lake Superior Consulting offers a competitive compensation package. The actual starting salary will be determined based on a variety of factors, including your skills, experience, and office/market location. The anticipated range for this position is $23 – $26 per hour.

Our benefits include: 

•    Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
•    Flexible work options
•    401K/Profit Sharing (6% company match)
•    Company paid life, AD&D, and short/long term disability
•    Paid time off (PTO)
•    Paid holidays (twelve per year)
•    Tuition reimbursement

Bias-Free Hiring Practices:

Lake Superior Consulting is proud to be an Equal Employment employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.