Unlocatable Lead

Lake Superior Consulting is seeking to hire an Unlocatable Lead in one of the following areas/locations: Faribault, Northfield, Owatonna, Cannon Falls, Zumbrota, Pine Island, Rochester, La Crescent, Winona, Lake City, Red Wing, Hastings, and/or Mankato.

This individual will be responsible for accurately locating and marking cables, pipes, and other conduits that carry utilities underground. Lead the unlocatable team from start to end of each ticket requiring the unlocatable process. Ensuring equipment and consumables are available for the team as needed and tracking work as well as operating costs for 3rd party contractors.

Responsibilities:

• Respond to locate requests within legal time limit
• Own workflow with unlocatable team
• Ensure all equipment and consumable needs for team
• Work with internal crews as well as external contractors to ensure ticket completion
• Mark found utilities using proper coloring system (APWA marking standards)
• Read and interpret utility maps/prints to identify the size and type of underground utility
• Complete required paperwork for locates and line crossings/excavations
• Work safely by adhering to LSC and 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
• Perform daily 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
• Assist the unlocatable lead in the unlocatable process
• Utilize hand tools/Hydro-vac to troubleshoot unlocatable buried facilities
• Properly document work done to show measurements for future use
• Work with third party contractors to find buried lines

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma 
• 5 years of utility locating experience preferred
• 3+ years of utility identification preferred (Installation, hydrovac, repair)
• At least 1 year of leadership 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 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

Why You'll Love Working for Us (Our Benefits):

• Training: We're invested in your development from day one.
• Company Vehicle & Fuel Card: All work-related expenses are covered, so you can focus on the job.
• Technology & Equipment: You’ll be equipped with a company laptop and tools that are reliable and ready for the field.
• 401(k) with Company Match: We’ll help you save for the long term with our competitive 401(k) with a 6% company match.
• Weekend & Holiday: Earn extra money on the weekend or on a company holiday.
• Career Path: We recognize employees who strive to excel in their demanding roles with promotional opportunities. 
• Full time (non-temporary roles) offer medical, dental, vision insurance; company paid life, AD&D and short/long term disability; paid time off (PTO); 12 paid holidays per year and tuition reimbursement

Lake Superior Consulting provides competitive compensation. Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, years of experience, and specific office/market location. The range of starting pay for this role is $23- $26 per hour.

Bias-Free Hiring Practices:

Lake Superior Consulting is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity 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. We support an inclusive workplace where employees excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.