Deshavno Alexander
Essex
Summary
Safety-oriented Utility Locator with 10 years experience adept at working on various types of terrain and staying accurate in any weather condition. Trained in locating all utilities successful at drawing detailed sketches by hand and also digital.
Highly skilled Locator with background in utility line identification, surveying, and mapping. Strong understanding of complex utility blueprints and site plans coupled with precise execution of practices to avoid damage to underground infrastructure. Demonstrated success in using advanced locating equipment for accuracy and efficiency. Proven ability to work under pressure while maintaining safety standards.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Gpr Locator
Gridhawk
Baltimore
02.2026 - 07.2026
- Conducted site assessments to locate underground utilities and infrastructure.
- Utilized mapping software to document and analyze utility locations accurately.
- Collaborated with field teams to ensure proper excavation procedures were followed.
- Maintained detailed records of all site visits and locator activities consistently.
Underground Utility Locator and Excavator
AB Construction
Baltimore
07.2024 - 07.2025
- Locate All Underground utilities
- Excavate underground utilities
- Conducted precise underground utility locating using advanced detection equipment.
- Maintained detailed records of utility locations and site assessments for future reference.
- Adhered to local regulations and industry standards for underground utility operations.
- Operated vacuum excavation equipment when necessary to uncover shallowly buried lines.
Underground Skilled Labor
Stella May Contracting Inc
Baltimore
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Operated power tools and equipment to complete assigned tasks.
- Performed basic maintenance on machines and tools.
- Conducted regular inspections of work areas to ensure safety standards were met.
- Installing new utility services.
Utility Locator
Bloodhound
Baltimore
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Responded to customer inquiries regarding utility location services.
- Analyzed blueprints, maps and other documents to identify the exact locations of underground utilities.
- Conducted detailed surveys using specialized equipment, such as ground-penetrating radar systems, in order to locate buried utilities.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all findings from utility locates.
- Surveyed projects using gps with systems geolantis and VMmapping
- Utilized advanced techniques such as vacuum excavation or hydrovac excavation when necessary.
- Coordinated with supervisors, engineers and other personnel in order to ensure that all locates were completed safely and efficiently.
Utility Locator
Inframap Corp
Baltimore
10.2016 - 06.2023
- Used paint, flags and other methods to communicate utility information to excavators and other appropriate personnel.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly that arose following illegal excavations and provided effective remediation.
- Searched for underground utilities in various weather conditions and notified supervisor of field issues.
- Located and determined depths of underground facilities and lines using 810 or 850 equipment and Utilivac equipment.
- Excavating on all utilities to expose for material and depth.
Crew
Guardrails etc
Baltimore
08.2013 - 09.2016
- Remove and repair damaged guardrail.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sparrows Point High School
Sparrows Point, MD06.2013
Skills
- Blueprint reading
- Subsurface Utility Locating and Marking trained
- Manhole safety
- Sketching
- GPR and GPS trained
- Excavation on all utilities to expose material and depth
- Installing new utility services
- Hazardous Materials Handling
Timeline
Gpr Locator
Gridhawk
02.2026 - 07.2026
Underground Utility Locator and Excavator
AB Construction
07.2024 - 07.2025
Underground Skilled Labor
Stella May Contracting Inc
04.2024 - 07.2024
Utility Locator
Bloodhound
06.2023 - 03.2024
Utility Locator
Inframap Corp
10.2016 - 06.2023
Crew
Guardrails etc
08.2013 - 09.2016
High School Diploma -
Sparrows Point High School