Dantavius Keating
Gwynn Oak,MD
Summary
Meticulous Utility Locator with 14 years of experience. Dedicated to timely and accurate work with talent for blueprint design. Knowledgeable about safety and utility services with concentration being a detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Master Locator
Utilquest
01.2010 - Current
- Stayed current on industry trends by attending seminars, workshops, and conferences related to locating practices and technologies.
- Identified and reported equipment malfunctions, defective parts and materials to appropriate supervisor.
- Photographed utility sites and marked lines with paint and flags for identification by excavating personnel.
- Worked outdoors in harsh conditions to complete utilities location requirements within expected timeframes.
- Conducted site visits to verify utility markings, addressing discrepancies promptly for uninterrupted project progress.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through effective communication and consistent delivery of accurate locates.
- Responded to service requests during and after business hours.
- Managed workload effectively by prioritizing tasks based on urgency, complexity, and resource availability.
- Enhanced workplace safety with strict adherence to company guidelines, OSHA regulations, and local laws.
- Read blueprints and schematics to correctly place equipment.
- Provided support during emergency situations requiring immediate locating services to prevent further damage or disruption.
- Located and repaired line faults to maintain existing network without causing signal failure interruptions.
- Used RD 7000 equipment to find subsurface utility lines and noted details in master reports.
- Located underground utilities accurately by using advanced equipment and mapping techniques.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through excellent customer service and prompt resolution of concerns.
- Adapted quickly to changes in project scope or requirements, adjusting locate strategies as needed for optimal results.
- Actively responded to emergency situations pertaining to illegal digging and excavation accidents.
- Collaborated with construction crews for successful completion of projects while minimizing risk to underground assets.
Education
High School Diploma -
Harbor City Institute
Baltimore, MD06.1995
Skills
- Traffic Safety Control
- Critical-Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Documenting activities
- Property Research
- Topographic mapping
- Surveying Techniques
- Field Data Verification
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Attention to Detail
- Project Planning
- Self-Directed
Timeline
Master Locator
Utilquest
01.2010 - Current
High School Diploma -
Harbor City Institute