What does USIC company do?
Your partner in Damage Prevention & Infrastructure Solutions Performing over 80 million locates annually, USIC is the most trusted name in underground utility damage prevention. Our mission: to deliver quality, efficient, safe, and innovative solutions to protect our partner’s infrastructure and critical assets.
Why is USIC at my house?
They are safely marking public utility lines buried on your property. You, a neighbor or a utility company have called #811 before a digging project, so that’s why we’re there!
What does a utility locate technician do?
As a utility locator, your job is to locate, identify, and mark underground utilities before construction or other projects in an area. Many utility locators are responsible for enforcing occupational safety requirements in any area they visit. Utility Locators are often, but not always, government employees.
What government agency is USIC?
United States Intelligence Community
| Flag of the US Intelligence Community | |
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | December 4, 1981 |
| Agency executive | Avril Haines, Director of National Intelligence |
| Website | intelligence.gov |
Who owns USIC?
OMERS Private Equity
OMERS Private Equity acquired USIC in 2010, and supported its acquisition of Consolidated Utility Services in 2011, a transaction combining two best-in-class service providers that expanded the company’s geographic reach.
What do the letters USIC stand for?
Definition. USIC. User-Specific Integrated Circuit.
What does Julie stand for?
Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators
When you need to dig, call JULIE (Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators). This free service is used to locate all underground utilities in that area.
How do I become a locator?
To become a certified locator, you need to have a bachelor’s degree in electrical or civil engineering and also have experience in electrical and power transmission installation. A locator would be required to work under different conditions, so good physical strength, endurance, and stability are needed for this role.
What is the phone number for North Carolina 811?
Main Office Number: 336-855-5760, For Locate Requests Dial 811 or 1-800-632-4949 THE 811 LOGO IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF COMMON GROUND ALLIANCE, USED WITH PERMISSION
Do you need to call 811 before digging?
811 is the national call-before-you-dig phone number. Anyone who plans to dig should call 811 or go to their state 811 center’s website before digging to request that the approximate location of buried utilities be marked with paint or flags so that you don’t unintentionally dig into an underground utility line. When do I call 811?
When is the best time to call 811?
You should call 811 or use your state 811 center’s website a few business days before you begin any digging, including common projects like planting trees and shrubs or installing fences and mailboxes. The specific amount of advance notice that you are required to provide varies by state.
When to call 811 to avoid utility service disruption?
The depth of utility lines vary, and there may be multiple utility lines in a common area. It’s important to know what’s below. Call 811 to avoid utility service disruption to an entire neighborhood, harm to you and those around you, as well as fines and repair costs.