Episode 16: The Locating Life
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- Опубликовано: 19 фев 2020
- In Episode 16, The Locating Life, Planet Underground TV follows personnel from USIC and On The Spot Utility Resources as they work to prevent utility excavation related damages on a daily basis. We follow Michael Toepke, a USIC locator, as he completes a typical suburban locate job and details some of the unexpected obstacles and challenges that arise. Join us at the forefront of the world of locating and explore sides of the profession that many are unfamiliar with. Like any job, some of the most important work is in the details. When it comes to locating, it's important to know how to properly assess your surroundings, communicate with everyone around you, understand the type of property you're working on, and keep to a sound routine that has worked in the past. Most importantly, you have to be prepared for unexpected variables.
Join us as we get an in-depth, educational perspective on The Locating life! 
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When I was a kid I always used to pick those flags and play with them haha
😂 me too 😂
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
Sucks to suck
20? I got offered 16
@@spreadneck2063 it's 20$ in Nebraska to I love to work out doors
@@spreadneck2063 same 16.50 in Georgia
How’s it going now?
Job like this opens your eyes to the construction biz!!!!!
How so?
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
Had my phone interview yesterday and had my 2nd interview today ,just have to wait a whole month for the next class
Same position currently. How did it go? still working with them?
Awesome. Great job. Freddy
I find life in the pond behind my house all the time
I quit my pig plant job, this seems laid back. I am trying to apply as we type
Best of luck!
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
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.
How much experience with building plans layout is required for a position as a locator?
For a 811 locator no experience is needed. For subsurface utility engineering experience with utility systems may be necessary for hire.
25 foot over mark policy Jeeze we are extend to include 3 feet if there is a utility within 3 feet
I start my training in Atlanta on Monday.
How was the Training?
Just wondering what kind of opportunities could open up after being an underground utility locator?
It's a good way to learn utilities and there are lots of places to go once you know how utilities work.
Like what @@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.
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.
how did it go ?
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?
Did you get it
@@mikeoxmaul9675 no.
@@l.halsey2991 What went wrong?
I would like to apply for a job
I just applied for one of these jobs at USIC here in Texas. Is this a good idea???
Any news?
Random question: how often do utility locators actually go inside manholes?
If you locate telephone you'll need to go into manhole so you can account for all of the cables.
Depends most of the time u have laterals, so u dont have to access the manholes
@@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
@@MembersOnly7.62 how did it go
@@MembersOnly7.62 Any updates?
I am very good at locating life
Can you locate your belly button
I’m 73.83% sure Michael stuffs his shorts
Idk about enjoy my job but I don't hate it lol
Can anyone give me some advice from the contractor side ?
Please !
Lmao oooh the lOcAtInG life...!
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.
How’s working for usic anyone recommend?
What area are you working?
how did you do to get the job
fuck no 😂
It all depends on the location and where you're at.
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.
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.
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.
@@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!
@@geckoafterlife thank you.
@@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.
@@_its_ish_ I appreciate the advise. I ultimately chose to not get into locating.
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"10 to 15 tickets a day" 😂 USIC locators are the slowest workers in the industry.
Okay master locator you want a cookie and tittie milk