McCarthy Building Companies is looking for skilled Utility Designators. The ideal applicant has 4+ years of proven experience and is open to travel.

McCarthy proudly offers our craft professionals:

• Safety-First Mindset
• Paid Holidays (7)
• Paid Time Off
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) Retirement
• Professional Development
• Referral Cash Bonuses!

McCarthy’s core purpose is to be the Best Builder in America. We value our skilled tradespeople, and we know the abilities you bring to make us a better company. Together, we can build great things.

Overview:

A Utility Designator’s primary role is to designate utilities according to ASCE 38-02 standards as safely, efficiently, and at the highest level of quality to ensure an outstanding Client Experience and Operational Excellence.

Position Summary:

Utility Designators will be responsible for designating and documenting overhead and underground utilities on a given project that 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 & survey equipment daily. Utility Designators will need to travel occasionally.

Key Responsibilities

Utility Designation

• Accurately designate overhead and underground utilities according to ASCE 38-02 standards.
• Complete detailed field Investigation.
• Consult on schedule planning for field operations.
• Day to day problem solving.
• Review of record information prior to and during field investigation.
• Work with drafting staff to ensure completeness of data transfer.
• Assist Field Operations Manager on quality assurance reviews.
• Proficient knowledge of geophysical locating technology.
  • Electro Magnetic (EM)
  • Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
  • Acoustic Pipe Locator (APL)
  • CCTV Sewer Camera
• Coordinate with clients, utility stakeholders, property stakeholders, etc.
• Lead operations in the field for McCarthy Mapping projects.
• Coordinate & manage 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 & 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 & reports daily.

Data Collection

• Coordinate, perform, and/or oversee data collection.
• Establishing and maintaining control around site for use during data collection.
• Coordinate with the Center of Excellence for tying in new control with existing site control.
• Utilize a total station & GPS to survey and collect utility linework and associated planimetric features.

Equipment

• Ensure equipment is utilized the way that it is designed to be used and remain in service in accordance with manufacturer life expectancy.
• Ensure equipment is properly stored, cleaned, maintained, and calibrated according to manufacturer maintenance & calibration schedules.
• Ensure physical security of all equipment.
• Maintain company vehicles according to manufacturer & fleet service maintenance schedules.
• Operate company vehicle 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.

Peer Group Alignment

• Utility Designators
• Field Engineers