Thank you so much for the video Mark, I'm moving into the interview process with being a utility locator. Have a wonderful day! Best regards, Anselet Thermidor.
Thank you for taking your time to make this video, Mark. It helped me have a better understanding of the job and feel more comfortable with what to expect. I'm on the same page with you about being outdoors and having some freedom compared to being stuck inside of an office. My previous jobs all required me to be constantly moving and deal with all weather conditions, so I know what to expect when it comes to that. Along with having self defense and knowing how to deal with homeowners (and pets) if needed. I had my first phone interview today and will be moving onto the next in a couple days. Once again, thank you!
Oh man, looking at those maps.. a dream lol. I’m a locator in San Francisco and sometimes it takes a minute to digest heavy areas. Always rewarding though to figure out a good challenge.
I have been a locator in Indiana for almost 7 years. I have actually found out from plenty of contractors that our 811 one call center has been actually encouraging people to call in way more than they actually need...and if contractors don't have an address...they make them call in thousands of feet of footage to be located that the contractor didn't want..or ask for....the 811 call center is screwing us....my advise is...if you show up and something doesn't seem right...call the contractor...they will tell you exactly what they need ...
Who do you work for? I was offered a position with utiliquest but there are so many negative reviews on them. Not sure if I should take this position. Thoughts?
Being A tree climber, the locator job should be no problem for you on a physical end. Tell them you are willing to learn, you are very thorough, and willing to work overtime because there is plenty of OT good luck and thank you for watching my video
What other duties are there other than driving to a location and spray painting? What are some things that make the job hectic? I am going to be having a phone interview at some point and I want to know if it's worth it.
Zane Vittorio that’s all you do is get location requests and mark them out. The hectic part is the volume of requests that are due within a two day deadline.
I'm going on to the second phone interview tomorrow. I have ample locating experience. Close to 10 years. However most of my experience is with coaxial and fiber. How much different is it locating ComEd, and phone as far as hooking up to them? Of course there were times I was locating all but coaxial due to bleedover. BTW, my name is Joe, couldn't switch users on this PC. Pat is my mothers name. Thanks.
Joe Spagnola good luck Joe. You’ll do fine. Locating should not be that different, maybe you’ll have to pop a manhole or pedistall. Maybe use a lower frequency to prevent bleed-over. Best of luck.
You are technically supposed to get the tickets done by their specific due date. During spring& summer, they show up as “past due” that’s usually when they give you overtime to complete the tickets during busy season. Thanks for watching.
If you work quickly don’t worry, there is plenty of work waiting for you, but you want to be cautious and mark everything correctly to avoid damages. Yes Pay is usually hourly.
How many hours a day usually work? What time start what time end? I asked the recruiter but she just told me mornings and some start really early mornings. Please reply asap before interview tommorow tx.
Leanne Arvila yes occasionally. Sometimes I have to dig up the water shut offs in the lawns and buried sewer manholes. But it’s easy because we have metal detectors.
Have a interview coming up for a locate and mark position I would appreciate if I could talk to you about the position to help with the interview thanks
I have an interview on Tuesday with usic to be a locating technician any advice and additional info you could possibly give regarding pay and workload, Miami, Fl
I'm currently working in one of the one call centers that interviews callers who are requesting locates. Pay kinda sucks and they are kinda nazis but I'm learning a lot, do these positions require much experience? I see USIC is hiring in my area every now and then and perhaps that would be a better fit for me maybe 6 months down the line, any thoughts Mark?
My step dad is one in NC and he said you start off around $17 an hour and there’s 3 weeks of training and that’s about it there’s not really much requirements
@@sontwisted a supervisor may want to know why you marked the utility incorrectly. A repair would have to be made. And possibly discipline against you. Not fun.
Tony Hernandez yes , in summer time this is the typical locate. I put in 40 hours per week for the Town I locate for. However some USIC guys do 40 plus hours. So overtime seems to be available for them. On my end it a union issue and I’m not allowed overtime.
Dave H. GA... 2 weeks training. So far so good. Have located mostly service to house and mostly telecom and electric lines. Hopefully everything else, like main primaries and gas lines, will b as easy
I don't work for them, but I work with their locators alot. USIC is like any other National company. Whether it's good to work for have a lot to do with the local management. I know in my area the pay sucks and they work long hours but they seem very happy. I don't see a lot of turnover, and the turnover I do see is usually them transferring to different areas.
Thank you for this video. I have an interview in 7 minutes so this and the comments is going to help. Have a blessed day.
How'd your interview go, Melissa?
Did u get the job?
I’m in Jersey waiting for that call tomorrow. Thanks dude ! Hope you get a cool job at Pixar !
👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks for the Video Mark, I’m moving into the interview process with being a utility locator. Thanks for the info
Cesar B good luck brother
How it go Cesar Bonilla?
Thank you so much for the video Mark, I'm moving into the interview process with being a utility locator. Have a wonderful day! Best regards, Anselet Thermidor.
Thanks so much everyone for commenting, if I can help you with Utility Locating, please comment here.
Thank you for taking your time to make this video, Mark. It helped me have a better understanding of the job and feel more comfortable with what to expect. I'm on the same page with you about being outdoors and having some freedom compared to being stuck inside of an office. My previous jobs all required me to be constantly moving and deal with all weather conditions, so I know what to expect when it comes to that. Along with having self defense and knowing how to deal with homeowners (and pets) if needed. I had my first phone interview today and will be moving onto the next in a couple days. Once again, thank you!
Courtney G you're welcome. Please let me know how you made out. Good luck
Oh man, looking at those maps.. a dream lol. I’m a locator in San Francisco and sometimes it takes a minute to digest heavy areas. Always rewarding though to figure out a good challenge.
I start Monday. I'm excited, kind of over whelemed but I'm sure I'll get it right. I'm going to be in SF also.
Franklin Vasquez Utiliquest?
@@franklinvasquez1927 hey man how is the job going? I start as a UL on the 22d and am very excited!
I have been a locator in Indiana for almost 7 years. I have actually found out from plenty of contractors that our 811 one call center has been actually encouraging people to call in way more than they actually need...and if contractors don't have an address...they make them call in thousands of feet of footage to be located that the contractor didn't want..or ask for....the 811 call center is screwing us....my advise is...if you show up and something doesn't seem right...call the contractor...they will tell you exactly what they need ...
Who do you work for? I was offered a position with utiliquest but there are so many negative reviews on them. Not sure if I should take this position. Thoughts?
What part of Indiana? What’s the pay
this really helped me i also live in upstate ny and i have an interview tomorrow wish me luck
Good luck Vinny! Let us know how you make out. Thanks for watching.
@@cartoonmark75 no problem! I’m in route to my drug test now
I appreciate your videos man I start my training Monday looking for it to be last first day or work
Was given my tablet and work phone today. Training begins tomorrow
@@ChaseTimeWitMarc how's it going?
@@ChaseTimeWitMarc how’s the job and for what company do you recommend!!
@@doug4559 it’s a cool job It’s like going on a hunt everyday. It’s mostly driving. You do more driving then anything else
@@ChaseTimeWitMarc i am about to start do you recommend usic
Do you need a diploma or ged to work for them?
What if they hit that electrical?
there gonna get fried
I have a interview in the morning with usic
Kenyatta Hyman that’s great good luck 👍
How long before you have to take drug tests it’s been a week
srthellcat707 I never heard back from them
srthellcat707 no
i have my second interview tomorrow do you have any advice? ive been a tree climber for years and ive always wanted your job
Being A tree climber, the locator job should be no problem for you on a physical end. Tell them you are willing to learn, you are very thorough, and willing to work overtime because there is plenty of OT good luck and thank you for watching my video
What other duties are there other than driving to a location and spray painting? What are some things that make the job hectic? I am going to be having a phone interview at some point and I want to know if it's worth it.
Zane Vittorio that’s all you do is get location requests and mark them out. The hectic part is the volume of requests that are due within a two day deadline.
I'm going on to the second phone interview tomorrow. I have ample locating experience. Close to 10 years. However most of my experience is with coaxial and fiber. How much different is it locating ComEd, and phone as far as hooking up to them? Of course there were times I was locating all but coaxial due to bleedover. BTW, my name is Joe, couldn't switch users on this PC. Pat is my mothers name. Thanks.
Joe Spagnola good luck Joe. You’ll do fine. Locating should not be that different, maybe you’ll have to pop a manhole or pedistall. Maybe use a lower frequency to prevent bleed-over. Best of luck.
@@cartoonmark75 Thanks
Does usic allow you to conceal carry while on the job?
Do you have a specific amount of tickets you need to do for the day? Like if you have 30 tickets for the day and run out of time what happens?
You are technically supposed to get the tickets done by their specific due date. During spring& summer, they show up as “past due” that’s usually when they give you overtime to complete the tickets during busy season. Thanks for watching.
Would they hire me if I have 1 wreck on my driving record
It’s worth a try.
Do you get paid hourly? If so what happens if you find all your utilities really quick throughout the day?
If you work quickly don’t worry, there is plenty of work waiting for you, but you want to be cautious and mark everything correctly to avoid damages. Yes Pay is usually hourly.
@@cartoonmark75 do they got quotas?
How many hours a day usually work?
What time start what time end?
I asked the recruiter but she just told me mornings and some start really early mornings. Please reply asap before interview tommorow tx.
I work 7:30-4pm. Sometime overtime. Good luck
@@cartoonmark75 tx so much
Do you have to do any digging yourself to verify utility location?
Leanne Arvila yes occasionally. Sometimes I have to dig up the water shut offs in the lawns and buried sewer manholes. But it’s easy because we have metal detectors.
Have a interview coming up for a locate and mark position I would appreciate if I could talk to you about the position to help with the interview thanks
Jerry Murray good luck be open to learning and a team player and willing to work overtime.
I have an interview on Tuesday with usic to be a locating technician any advice and additional info you could possibly give regarding pay and workload, Miami, Fl
Khaleb Joseph I’m guessing a high ticket volume especially for Miami. Pay around $14.75 according to indeed. Good luck
@@cartoonmark75 What's the hiring process like?
How’s the job going Khaleb Joseph I start as well with usic?
Man love it when area isn’t marked.
I have my first interview tomorrow with USIC in PA. Any tips you can give me?
Dave H. Tell them you are willing to learn, drama free, and team player. Yes to working overtime.
@@cartoonmark75 Thanks and that's exactly what I did! Guess we'll see tomorrow!
@@davehock1976 Did u get the job?
@@carlostheboss9539 fuck no
@@davehock1976 fk em, u probably dodge a bullet. I bet the job is just 1 big headache anyway. That's why I never applied.
I'm currently working in one of the one call centers that interviews callers who are requesting locates. Pay kinda sucks and they are kinda nazis but I'm learning a lot, do these positions require much experience? I see USIC is hiring in my area every now and then and perhaps that would be a better fit for me maybe 6 months down the line, any thoughts Mark?
This looks like a fun job how’s the wage and what are the requirements
My step dad is one in NC and he said you start off around $17 an hour and there’s 3 weeks of training and that’s about it there’s not really much requirements
applying with no experience what should I put on my cover letter
That you are willing to learn, computer efficient, willing to work overtime, team player and drama free. Good luck. 👍
Is the time training paid?
Beachbound Momma yes paid training
How did u know where to mark? I’m a little confused.
I think you can mark anywhere around the white paint
Is it possible to mark the location incorrectly
O yes
@@cartoonmark75 what happens in that instance
@@sontwisted a supervisor may want to know why you marked the utility incorrectly. A repair would have to be made. And possibly discipline against you. Not fun.
@@cartoonmark75 do you use equipment to locate the utilities?
How many tickets do you get a day
42 today
Just got hired hopefully this will be helpful
If you are still looking to switch to Florida let me know. We are looking for new sue techs
Thanks so much. I’m am sick of New York winters. Lol. Thanks again.
Mark B. Get down here. It’s way affordable.
Kevin F my parents are in Port. St. Lucie Jensen Beach area. Looking around there eventually. Where are you?
Mark B. Jacksonville. We have offices all over Florida though
GPR OPERATOR here from phillipines
i got a dui about 5 years ago do you think that will disrupt my hiring process
damien schwartz it’s worth a shot applying if you need a job. Give it a shot & good luck.
also really enjoyed the video
Is this typical locate? And how many hours do you put in usually for the week?
Tony Hernandez yes , in summer time this is the typical locate. I put in 40 hours per week for the Town I locate for. However some USIC guys do 40 plus hours. So overtime seems to be available for them. On my end it a union issue and I’m not allowed overtime.
Thank you. I start Monday at usic
Tony Hernandez...what state are you in?
Dave H. New York
Dave H. GA... 2 weeks training. So far so good. Have located mostly service to house and mostly telecom and electric lines. Hopefully everything else, like main primaries and gas lines, will b as easy
Ok.... and Ok.
Huhu 👍👍👍✍️✍️✍️✍️
Had 3 interviews waiting on HR to contact e back but i think the virus has u guys slow right now
Is USIC a good company to work for, because I’ve heard a lot of bad things about them?
Alec Pointer been with them for a little over a year lol it’s not bad just have to care and understand that you’re more than just a body
I don't work for them, but I work with their locators alot. USIC is like any other National company. Whether it's good to work for have a lot to do with the local management. I know in my area the pay sucks and they work long hours but they seem very happy. I don't see a lot of turnover, and the turnover I do see is usually them transferring to different areas.
@@SoloThoughtSports do you recommend usic about to start my training