Stephan Bentley
Twin Falls,ID
Summary
Dynamic Utility Locate Technician with proven expertise in utility marking and damage prevention at ELM. Elevated to Lead within a year, fostering strong relationships with contractors. Skilled in excavation safety and effective communication, ensuring project success and safety compliance. Committed to delivering exceptional service and problem-solving in high-pressure environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Utility Locate Technician
ELM
Twin Falls, ID
02.2024 - Current
Worked with Idaho Power and Intermountain Gas for two years.
Elevated to Lead position within first year at company.
Cultivated strong professional relationships with various contractors and companies.
Collaborated with Chad from Burley and Todd from Twin Falls for IGC on multiple occasions.
Acquired in-depth expertise in utility locations and procedures throughout employment.
Executed audits to assess safety and damage of utilities throughout employment with company.
Contractor/Laborer
Sorenson Construction
Twin Falls, ID
07.2014 - 02.2024
Conducted installation and repair tasks for cable and fiber optic communication lines.
Facilitated effective dialogue between customers and contractors.
Gained hands-on experience operating Mini Excavators and construction equipment.
Collaborated on multiple joint-trench projects.
Established lasting connections with numerous contractors and firms throughout construction career.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Mineral County High School
Hawthorne, NVNo Degree - Business
College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, IDSkills
- Utility marking
- Gas line locating
- Pipeline locating
- Electromagnetic locating
- Excavation safety
- Incident reporting
- Environmental awareness
- Damage prevention
- Traffic control
- Underground utilities
- Locate equipment operation
- Communication cable locating
- Excavation safety trained
- Heavy equipment operation
- Valid state driver's license
- Underground utility locating
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Utility Locate Technician
ELM
02.2024 - Current
Contractor/Laborer
Sorenson Construction
07.2014 - 02.2024
High School Diploma - General Studies
Mineral County High School
No Degree - Business
College of Southern Idaho