Field Trainer (Mentor)- Portsmouth| Chesapeake| Virginia Beach, VA

Field Trainer (Mentor)- Portsmouth| Chesepeake| Virginia Beach, VA Join us! This is an exciting opportunity to join the Virginia Operations Team at UtiliQuest, LLC as a Field Trainer (Mentor). UtiliQuest, LLC has been a leading provider of quality underground utility damage prevention for over three decades. With headquarters located in Alpharetta, Georgia just north of Atlanta, we have offices located in states including California, Indiana, Ohio, Arkansas, and the Eastern US from Georgia to New York with over 2,600 employees. Founded in 1998, UtiliQuest is a subsidiary of Dycom Industries, a leading provider of specialty contracting services to the telecommunications and infrastructure industry. Meet the Team Our Operations partners and Center Managers are held to high standards and expectations. It is key that you are a self-motivated professional with strong work ethic, organizational and interpersonal skills, and are ready to add value to our team on day one. The Field Trainer (Mentor) is an experienced individual that provides hands-on coaching and guidance to technicians newly released from training as well as experienced technicians with locating deficiencies. Mentors also share information on the developmental progress of the assigned technicians with the applicable supervisor and the training department The Day-to-Day… Applies mentoring skills for the improvement of their mentee as well as planning the optimal learning path for their specific trainee Exposes their trainee to all required locate and worksite elements as directed by the center manager's expectations Engages with open ended questions, pacing the ticket complexity appropriate to the specific mentee, and clearly communicating learning goals with feedback based on observations and documentation Documents communication with and mentoring strategies used for the mentee through the use of forms following the directions outlined on the forms and the framework Communicates regularly and within the framework with training team, supervisor and manager using documentation forms Immediately communicates challenges encountered with trainee’s growth ( trainee behavior, tickets, time, or communication needs) to Supervisor Evaluates performance through observation…… Works directly with mentees for a period of 2 to 4 weeks depending on skill level, through scheduled in-person and/or virtual setting. What do you need… High School Diploma, GED equivalent, relevant work experience, or a combination of education and work experience preferred. 4 years of locating experience with high performing efficiency, safety, and quality performance preferred Experience with in-field leadership Coaching and/or teaching experience (preferred) Possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills What we offer… Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans Flexible Spending Accounts Short and Long Term Disability Supplemental Life and AD&D 401(k) Retirement Savings w/ Company Match Stock Purchase Plan Company Discounts Legal Insurance Paid Time Off and Holidays UtiliQuest, LLC is a leading provider of quality underground utility damage prevention for over three decades. With headquarters located in Alpharetta, Georgia just north of Atlanta, we have offices located in states including California, Indiana, Ohio, Arkansas and the Eastern US from Florida to New York with over 2,600 employees. Founded in 1998, UtiliQuest is a subsidiary of Dycom Industries, a leading provider of specialty contracting services to the telecommunications and infrastructure industry. To learn more about our company and benefits, please visit our website UtiliQuest Careers *This position will remain OPEN until filled Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind including, based on disability and protected veteran status. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please visit the following URL to view the EEO is the Law poster and the Supplement. (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) The Company also does not consider criminal convictions to be an absolute bar to employment and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories. Applicants applying for positions in Illinois are not required to disclose arrests or sealed or expunged records of convictions. Why work with us Your career here is more than just a job — it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands-on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety-first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind. UtiliQuest, LLC (“UtiliQuest”) is a quality provider of damage prevention and infrastructure-related services specializing in underground facility locating serving the gas, electric, and telecommunications industries. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we have provided locating services since 1985 and proudly serve clients in eighteen states including the District of Columbia. Our experience, innovation, and commitment to providing value-added services have resulted in safer excavations, reduced damages, and improved data accuracy. Our commitment to innovating new technologies specifically designed for the damage prevention industry has given our clients a clear and documented advantage to the common goal of reducing damages. This commitment combined with the people behind it is the foundation of our culture. To learn more about our company and benefits, please visit our website UtiliQuest Careers Building stronger solutions together Diversity and inclusion are an essential part of our culture and success. Our company is an equal-opportunity employer — we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and feel connected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.