Damon Gilcrease
Calhoun
Summary
Results-oriented Locate Technician with USIC Locating Services, skilled in underground utility identification and damage prevention. Demonstrated leadership in training junior technicians and ensuring safety compliance. Proficient in gas line detection and modern GPS usage, with a strong commitment to teamwork and continuous improvement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Locate Technician
USIC Locating Services
Ruston, LA
04.2012 - Current
- Operated locating equipment to accurately identify underground utilities
- Collaborated with field teams to ensure compliance with safety regulations
- Conducted thorough site assessments to determine utility location and depth
- Trained junior technicians on equipment usage and safety protocols
Education
Natchitoches Central High School
Natchitoches, LA1983
Skills
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Leadership qualities
- Active listening
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Ethical conduct and integrity
- Results-driven approach
- Accurate marking methods
- Gas line detection
- Safety protocol adherence
- Underground facility identification
- Utility locating expertise
- Excavation support services
- Communication line locating
- Fiber optic cable locating
- Signal transmitter usage
- Blueprint and map reading
- Decision-making capacity
- Damage prevention techniques
- Excavation safety trained
- Site inspection
- Routing
- Modern GPS use
- Valid [state] driver's license
- Damage prevention
- Underground utility locating
- Manhole safety
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Safety meetings
Timeline
Locate Technician
USIC Locating Services
04.2012 - Current
Natchitoches Central High School