Hakeem Gross
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Accomplished Utility Locator at UtiliQuest LLC, recognized as 2025 Locator of the Year. Expert in underground utility locating and blueprint reading, enhancing safety and efficiency. Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving abilities while training new employees and developing best practices, ensuring compliance and reliability in all projects.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Utility Locator
UtiliQuest LLC
Baltimore, MD
12.2022 - 04.2026
- Conducted utility location surveys to identify underground infrastructure accurately.
- Operated advanced locating equipment to ensure precise detection of utility lines.
- Collaborated with field teams to enhance safety protocols during excavation projects.
- Recorded and documented findings in compliance with regulatory standards consistently.
- Assisted in training new employees on utility locating techniques and safety practices.
- Analyzed data from locates to improve process efficiency and accuracy over time.
- Developed best practice guidelines for utility locating procedures, enhancing team performance.
- Reviewed maps and blueprints to identify locations for and sizes of underground utilities
- Enhanced safety by accurately identifying and marking underground utility lines.
- Provided training to new employees on proper techniques for utility locating practices.
- Improved efficiency with prompt response to locate requests from contractors and homeowners.
- 2025 Locator of the year
Education
High School Diploma -
Mergenthaler Vocational High School
Baltimore, MD06-2010
Skills
- Blueprint reading
- Damage prevention
- Construction site experience
- Utility marking
- Public safety awareness
- Excavation safety
- Sketching
- Valid state driver's license
- Underground utility locating
- Troubleshooting systems
- Professionalism
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Analytical thinking
- Self motivation
- Organizational skills
- Excellent communication
- Reliability
- Multitasking
- Leadership skills
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Utility Locator
UtiliQuest LLC
12.2022 - 04.2026
High School Diploma -
Mergenthaler Vocational High School