OSP Locator

Date Revised: January 2024
Job Title: OSP Locator
Classification: Non-exempt, Hourly

POSITION SUMMARY This position will be responsible for locating our underground assets. This position will also be required to serve in an on-call rotation with existing staff. This rotation is required to have work vehicle at home and work phone availability for night and weekend hours in case of emergency utility work near our underground plant.

REPORTS TO
• OSP Maintenance Supervisor

SUPERVISES
• No direct reports
• May lead, train, or participate in work team assignments

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Receive a locate ticket in ticket management system.

2. Connect locating electronics to post to connect to our existing plant and walk the path to determine its exact location.

3. Place paint and flags on top of the current plant.

4. Take photos when completed.

5. Upload photos to server and update ticket with time completed.

6. Be aware of higher priority plant locations and be present to lower risk of hits as needed.

7. Driving duties include conveying materials, equipment, and staff to and from work sites.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor
• Adept in verbal and written communication
• Ability to evaluate situations and adjust to changing priorities
• Excellent attention to detail

QUALIFICATIONS
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other laptop/phone applications such as Outlook and/or Google Earth.
• Candidate must be willing to reside near or commute to a Joink office (Currently within Illinois: Taylorville, Hillsboro; Indiana: Terre Haute)
• Candidates which have the following will have priority:

1. Experience using maps to determine precise locations

WORKING ENVIRONMENT
• 40 hours per week, with rotating on-call duties
• Almost exclusively outside, year-round, in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to work overtime with and without notice.
• Must participate in On-Call Rotation

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that 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.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and push/pull up to 75 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

OTHER DUTIES
Please note that this job description is not a comprehensive list of all activities, duties or responsibilities the employee may be required to engage in for this job. These duties, activities, and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO STATEMENT
Joink is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against or harass any applicant or employee on any grounds prohibited under any federal, state or local law, including race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship or membership in any other legally protected class.