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How do you ensure there are no underground utilities before you dig?
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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Before starting a project, any underground utilities need to be marked. Some companies will have that taken care of before starting a job, while others may require you to call 811. 811 is the national 'call before you dig' phone number that is called at least two days before any dig. The interviewer wants to know if you are aware of the national number to call before you dig.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
You want to avoid saying that you do not know who to call. All heavy equipment operators must know who to call to ensure a safe dig. You also want to avoid taking someone's word that there are no underground utilities without 811 being called first.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"At my previous job, the project manager called 811 a few days before the project started, and all underground utilities were flagged and marked. If I am working at my home or another person's project, I call 811 to have the utility companies come out and mark underground utilities."
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