Position: Line Locator I

Location: Natural Gas Division

Your role in our success will be…

Being responsible for knowing and understanding laws regulating One Call System and Company policies and procedures regarding location of gas distribution lines. Accurate and timely location of CUC facilities. Creating and / or maintaining a positive rapport with contractors, excavators, customers and location requesters. Possessing a knowledge and understanding of customers' needs, concerns and expectations. Performing work duties and tasks to meet customer expectations. Responsible for exhibiting Chesapeake Utilities Corportation's Mission, Vision and Values regarding external customers, agencies, vendors, internal departments and co-workers.

What you’ll be working on…

• Performing line location requests, including ticket review and prioritization.
• Performing timely and accurate locates, including callbacks, positive ticket check and / or faxing documents back to location requesters.
• Contacting and cooperating with employees in other departments and outside contractors to obtain necessary information to complete locate requests and ensure construction near pipeline meets Company policies and procedures.
• Filing and maintaining records of locates and standby activity.
• Attending one-call system meeting as directed.

Who you are...

• You have a general knowledge of State and Company damage prevention regulations.
• You have knowledge of Basic Utility Construction Standards
• You have knowledge of area maps, blue prints, computer mapping database and other location information along with Electronic locating equipment to locate gas lines; update record field findings.
• You have a general knowledge of natural gas locations and communicate other relevant information to excavation personnel or other appropriate authorities; attend coordination meeting at project sites to discuss and plan any further or complex excavation work.
• You have the ability to complete company’s locator training program, and pass applicable written and field tests.
• You have the ability to establish general knowledge with computer skills (ticket management and ticket check) to receive, document and close out excavation notices, both during normal hours and after hours.
• You have the ability to receive and respond to excavation notices during normal and after hours in accordance with established time requirements.

• You have the ability to perform work duties with various types of equipment used for locating (RD, Metro tech, pipe horn, electronic potential meter etc); to locate and mark underground facilities within prescribed accuracy limits.
• You have the ability in performing trouble shooting skills for "Untoneable" locates.
• You have the ability to report and document any trouble or "Untoneable locates".
• You have the ability to develop general knowledge with electronic system maps.

Where you'll be working:

• Majority of work is field based, much of time spent in vehicle and along pipeline.

What makes us great:

At the heart of our Company is a dedication to delivering energy that drives progress. We put people first, work to keep them safe and build trusting relationships.

Benefits/what’s in it for you?

• Flexible work arrangement
• Competitive base salary
• Fantastic opportunities for career growth
• Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere
• Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
• Monthly recognition events
• Endless wellness initiatives and community events
• Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!
• Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time!

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email human_resources@chpk.com or Ruth Warner, Director, Human Resources Operations at rwarner@chpk.com.