Customer Field Operations Locator - New Bern, NC

Important Application Submission Information

In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Thursday, October 30, 2025

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NOTE:

- The selected candidate must live 30- 45 minutes from the Ops Center.

Position Purpose:

Assist in preventing damage to company property through the identification of pipelines and other equipment. Mark lines and stations clearly with flags and/or paint in an effort to prevent work crews from damaging unseen equipment.

Principal Accountabilities:

- Physically locate and mark areas where company equipment is located. Must be accomplished within 48 hours of notification by internal and external work crews of their intentions to excavate sites.

- Investigate aerial patrol identified incursions on right of ways.

- Coordinate “Right of Way” issues with outside firms and DOT. Initiate encroachment documents as necessary. Collect contact information from timber, electric, phone and water companies in order to ensure full communication and cooperation.

- Perform safety audits by observing and inspecting contract crew's operations near company facilities and equipment. Has authority to halt crews from working when company property is damaged.

- Report any damages to company property in order to facilitate the scheduling of repairs. If situation includes a line break, secure the area and alert crews the district office immediately.

- Coordinate and communicate with Draftsman on changes to district maps.

- Responsible for the upkeep, maintenance and cleanliness of assigned company vehicle.

- Perform other duties and assignments as required.

Basic/Required Qualifications:

- High School Diploma or GED

Desired Requirements:

- 2-5 years’ experience locating underground utilities using equipment like Radio Detection (RD), Heath (SureLock), Pipehorn, MetroTech (Vivax) or Subsite (Utiliguard), etc.

- Underground utility construction experience

- Valid driver's license

- Working knowledge of natural gas operations

- Mechanical and mathematical aptitude

- Map reading ability

Physical Requirements:

- Field Mobility Classification - Work will be performed in various field locations, as needed, after the onboarding period. However, field employees are required to live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned work location.

- This position contains a weight restriction of 275 pounds as an essential function of the job. The purpose of this restriction is to ensure that all weight-rated equipment is used in an appropriate and safe manner within maximum allowed weight loading.

- Must be able to work under adverse weather conditions, walk long distances over uneven terrain, stoop and bend for periods of time, stand for long periods, drive long distances, lift up to 5o lbs., dig holes, and deal with animals, insects and overgrown vegetation.

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Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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