Utility Locator Inspector - LOCHNER : Job Details

Job DetailsLevelEntryJob LocationWaco, TXPosition TypeFull TimeEducation Level2 Year DegreeJob CategoryDesignDescriptionAbout LochnerFounded in 1944, Lochner is a trusted infrastructure services provider for aviation, surface transportation and water clients who need high-quality, forward-looking solutions to complex challenges. Our vision is to become a Top 100 leader in the A/E industry, centered on an agile, engaged, and empowered workforce coming together to embrace the art of the possible and make a lasting difference in our world.Are you ready to join us on this journey?As a people-centric company, Lochner's purpose is to empower our team to put their knowledge to work, enhancing communities across the US. To achieve this, we hire candidates of all experiences and skillsets because amazing things happen when people with diverse backgrounds come together to solve problems. We believe collaboration is more than a buzz word - it is a guiding principle in which every point of view is valued and heard and is the driving force in delivering our best work. At all levels of the organization, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit and culture of autonomy to advance our strategic vision and continually seek our next success story. Lochner - learn more about usYour Impact:Conduct collection of existing utilities on site including operation of Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) collection equipment.Inspects and monitors field work activities on a project to ensure utility construction conforms to plans, specifications, and other contract documentsPrepare daily and weekly work reportsCoordinate and track project submittals, permitting and relocation efforts for multiple utilities project wide. Develop and maintain utility relocation data project wide.Conduct on-site visits and review plans to evaluate compliance with rules and regulations.Coordinate/conduct meetings with contractors, affected parties, utility agencies and municipalities/owners.Coordination of utility adjustment process for Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) projects including identification of existing utilities, determining conflicts and assisting in development of resolutions.Review plans, project data, specifications and cost estimates submitted by the utility companies.Assist with preparation of Standard Utility Agreement Assemblies to include all pertinent data and supporting documentation and coordinate with TxDOT through the approval process and prepare required supplementals and review of reimbursement invoices.Coordinate with other project technical disciplines as related to utility impacts.Perform other duties at times as the supervisor may deem necessary.Who are you:High School graduate with some state-required certification coursesTwo years of field experience in utility locating or the Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) data gathering process.Additional experience in inspection of utility relocation projects and/or in TxDOT roadway projects preferred.This role will be hybrid and support multiple locations in Texas.Special Skills:Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individual both orally and in writing.Strong organizational and coordination skillsKnowledge of federal, state, and local utility regulations and codes applicable to transportation infrastructure and utility projects.Ability to foster effective working relationships within a team environment.Ability to maintain quality and safety standards.Understanding of budgeting software/spreadsheets, AutoCAD, 3-D Modeling, and/or MicroStation/Geopak software preferred.QualificationsJoining Lochner means gaining access to a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health and financial well-being throughout your career.Lochner provides an extensive total rewards package that includes:Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and VisionPaid Time Off and Flexible Holiday ProgramCompany Paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), and Life InsuranceHealth Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer ContributionFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent CarePaid Family LeaveRetirement Plan with Employer Match Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible)Wellness Program for Physical and Mental HealthLochner Cares Non-Profit 501c3Education and Training AssistanceEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee DiscountsPaid Time Off for Charitable Acts of ServiceWhat we offer - Learn moreWork EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Physical RequirementsThe physical requirements must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stoop, crawl, and lifting. The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 20 pounds. Must be alert to equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights. Equal EmployerLochner is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Lochner provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.All positions at Lochner require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo pre-employment screening. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and drug test. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the pre-employment screening.California Privacy Policy Privacy Policy