Summary
Experienced Utility Services Technicians to work on our Highways Term Maintenance Business Units and our National Highways M & R Business Units. The roles are permanent, full-time positions covering all elements of locating and identifying underground, above ground and overhead utility apparatus – services, cables, ducts, pipework etc.
Desirable Skills
- A 'can do' initiative-taking approach to locating utilities safely
- Understanding of risk assessments for both the design and construction phases of a project
- Strong health and safety knowledge to ensure works are managed and constructed appropriately.
- Excellent communication skills
- Knowledge of ALL underground and overhead utilities
- Experience of using a number of Ground Penetration Radar and Cable Avoidance tools
- Must have in-depth knowledge of current guidance and legislation installation depths of underground services
- Ability to provide support for other contracts opportunities which may including working in other parts of the country.
Specialist Skills
- To consult with Managers, Supervisors and Highway Operatives in a clear and concise way
- To work with fellow UST’s and to attend all UST/Safe Dig Safety Working Groups.
- Be responsive to local needs and issues, partnership initiatives
- To provide and promote the delivery of excellence in customer services.
- To coordinate, liaise and advise on highway design issues relating to the positioning of utility services when called upon
- To provide Business Units, and other clients, with professional and technical advice on the location and avoidance of utility services
- Prepare detailed proposals for the identification of utility services
General Competencies
- Level 3 in Utility Mapping
- GS6 Overhead Line Training
- Manual Handling
- Knowledge of HSG47
- Proficient use of CAT and Genny equipment
- Proficient use of Ground Penetration Radar
- Sound knowledge of utility stat drawings/plans
- Physically fit – this is an active role working outdoors
- Ability to work in all weathers
- Full driving licence.
