Episode 16: The Locating Life

[@planetundergroundtv3]

Hey everyone! We are happy to announce that we've just released our brand new online locator certification program. Go to www.locatorcertification.com for more information!

[@joeg3733]

Applied last Saturday and had my 1st phone interview Tuesday and now my 2nd phone interview today. Got offered 20 an hour too locate and paid training starting out

[@qbuglin9537]

Sucks to suck

[@spreadneck2063]

20? I got offered 16

[@cornell833]

​@@spreadneck2063 it's 20$ in Nebraska to I love to work out doors

[@fovkey]

@@spreadneck2063 same 16.50 in Georgia

[@carterlee5743]

How’s it going now?

[@JuanGomez-iq1vn]

When I was a kid I always used to pick those flags and play with them haha

[@christopheredwards2516]

😂 me too 😂

[@yagimugayu4932]

Job like this opens your eyes to the construction biz!!!!!

[@ClearGalaxies]

How so?

[@Kindkaly23]

@@ClearGalaxies Because you’re locating the utility “box” thingy underground so constructors don’t mess up power lines, etc when they begin to dig. A lot of utility locators are independent contractors via their company that gets outsourced to help other companies most of the time, so you’re doing the job before the big guys come to do theirs. It gives you the opportunity to meet the right people cause you’re in the right places. And if you’re good enough they’ll probably request you specifically. This is how I understand it. But I’ve been told this type of work can open many other doors too

[@larryc.8843]

Had my phone interview yesterday and had my 2nd interview today ,just have to wait a whole month for the next class

[@BrandonAZ93]

Same position currently. How did it go? still working with them?

[@davidamaya3185]

Utility locating is not for everyone. Got to be discipline. Amaya’s locating service is a private locating company and we locate all utilities. Good video

[@IndigoChild3rdi]

I quit my pig plant job, this seems laid back. I am trying to apply as we type

[@planetundergroundtv3]

Best of luck!

[@l.halsey2991]

Interesting. I have an interview with USIC on Monday. Reading reviews of the company online, they don't sound that great to work for. Watching this video, I see why, and it's because they're a big company focused on production locates. Maybe things are different in my area, and we'll see. I need a job that's decent.

[@datskale]

how did it go ?

[@GamingShackHD]

It really ain't that bad. There's dumb crap like every other job but there's also its pluses. Worth a shot, did you do it?

[@mikeoxmaul9675]

Did you get it

[@l.halsey2991]

@@mikeoxmaul9675 no.

[@midas6659]

@@l.halsey2991 What went wrong?

[@jt3076]

Just wondering what kind of opportunities could open up after being an underground utility locator?

[@planetundergroundtv3]

It's a good way to learn utilities and there are lots of places to go once you know how utilities work.

[@jackfrost7182]

Like what ​@@planetundergroundtv3

[@planetundergroundtv3]

@@jackfrost7182 People who started in the business with contract locating companies have positions with utilities, regulatory agencies, civil engineering firms, utility construction contractors, etc. Not to mention that many of these folks now own their own companies.

[@leogolive]

I just applied for one of these jobs at USIC here in Texas. Is this a good idea???

[@ClearGalaxies]

Any news?

[@Alexander12547]

25 foot over mark policy Jeeze we are extend to include 3 feet if there is a utility within 3 feet

[@OnlyGodalone]

How much experience with building plans layout is required for a position as a locator?

[@planetundergroundtv3]

For a 811 locator no experience is needed. For subsurface utility engineering experience with utility systems may be necessary for hire.

[@suicidalslut2485]

I find life in the pond behind my house all the time

[@bvchiino]

Random question: how often do utility locators actually go inside manholes?

[@planetundergroundtv3]

If you locate telephone you'll need to go into manhole so you can account for all of the cables.

[@alexrocks6634]

Depends most of the time u have laterals, so u dont have to access the manholes

[@MembersOnly7.62]

@@alexrocks6634 I’m 18 have no experience locating and working outdoors so you think this is a good job for me I just got my interview

[@jorgebetruckin6624]

@@MembersOnly7.62 how did it go

[@ClearGalaxies]

​@@MembersOnly7.62 Any updates?

[@danielfischer2300]

That’s a lot of extra work for a sprinkler system, i get what your saying, but doin it that way you’d never get any of your work done and get behind

[@planetundergroundtv3]

This was unscripted and Michael just wanted to be thorough. He only had one chance to say and do what he wanted with the camera rolling.

[@kerihudson7863]

I start my training in Atlanta on Monday.

[@chanyafreeman5031]

How was the Training?

[@boopro12]

All USIC did was take good paying line spotter and locate jobs away from utility companies. The amount of times USIC has mismarked or just straight up not marked a utility line in my line of work is insane. We would save more money having in-house locators. AVOID this company at all cost. I have also worked for them right after I graduated high school... Just go to trade school or try to get on with a utility as a meter reader or something.

[@SydneyTheSad]

I’m 73.83% sure Michael stuffs his shorts

[@suicidalslut2485]

I would like to apply for a job

[@mariabrown7701]

Awesome. Great job. Freddy

[@suicidalslut2485]

I am very good at locating life

[@psmooth3070]

Can you locate your belly button

[@Runforcake]

Can anyone give me some advice from the contractor side ?

[@Runforcake]

Please !

[@nickr473]

How’s working for usic anyone recommend?

[@GUERILLAWJ]

What area are you working?

[@eliceomoreno6005]

how did you do to get the job

[@soapdispence]

fuck no 😂

[@dking3939]

It all depends on the location and where you're at.

[@geckoafterlife]

i have a couple of friends that work for USIC here in PNW and honesty you'll either love it or hate it. if you're in washington state, specifically in the Puget Sound, hit up USIC, they need a lot of help.

[@wilsonjr5713]

Unfortunately Quality of work in contract locating is like oil and water they don’t mix..At the end of the day the company only makes money off of tickets status not the time and effort that may be needed to locate the site accurately.

[@aaronsprojects9622]

Would you recommend it for a 22 year old with no kids. I've been working with my hands for 10 to 12 an hour since I was 15. I need to make more money though.

[@geckoafterlife]

@@aaronsprojects9622 definitely, USIC is a pretty good company. I work for ELM Utility here in the Puget Sound in Washington state for PSE. If you can work without supervision, aren't afraid of heavy traffic, extensive projects this job is for you. Also if you're detail oriented you'll go up the ranks easily. Quality of quantity is what makes the money in the utility industry. Also, most locating companies have on-call rotations where you must be ready to work any time. if you dont mind getting called to an emergency at 3am in the morning then yeah totally go for it. Locating companies are always hiring!

[@aaronsprojects9622]

@@geckoafterlife thank you.

[@_its_ish_]

@@aaronsprojects9622 use it a a stepping stone to meet city and Utility companies so you can get in to those companies. Locating is fine but there's a reason why the turnover rate is so horrible at these companies.

[@aaronsprojects9622]

@@_its_ish_ I appreciate the advise. I ultimately chose to not get into locating.

[@Spendishy]

Idk about enjoy my job but I don't hate it lol

[@qbuglin9537]

Lmao oooh the lOcAtInG life...!

[@ehmac7921]

"10 to 15 tickets a day" 😂 USIC locators are the slowest workers in the industry.

[@Hawk2Kutt]

Okay master locator you want a cookie and tittie milk

[@hugobongers7332]

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