Author Archives: PC Locators

LOCATING IS NOT AS EASY AS IT LOOKS!

Our technicians probably get asked at least a dozen times per month, “How do I get your job?” Of course the job looks easy enough to the average bystander, but that’s probably because the person they’re watching knows what they’re … Continue reading

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IN UNDERGROUND UTILITY LINE LOCATING COMMUNICATION IS KEY

It is no secret that proper communication is the key to success in many areas of life. It should come as no surprise then, that proper direct communication between the locator and the excavator/driller/contractor leads to better damage prevention. Great … Continue reading

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THE VITAL ROLE OF ENGINEERS IN UTILITY DAMAGE PREVENTION

The typical amount of time that must be reserved for most road construction projects that involve buried utilities in many cases ranges from five to eight years until completion. There is not a moment in the entire process that a … Continue reading

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PACIFIC COAST LOCATORS IS NOW A CERTIFIED SMALL BUSINESS!

Pacific Coast Locators, Inc. is proud to announce that we are now a Certified Small Business with the State of California. What does this mean? Well more business opportunties, of course! We are now entitled to compete in the State’s … Continue reading

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CAN YOU SPOT US?

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ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL CGA CONFERENCE FOR PCL…

We had a wonderful time last week at our second attendance of the Common Ground Alliance Excavation Safety Conference and Expo in Las Vegas. We were very successful in spreading the word about what we do. We also met many … Continue reading

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PCL NOW VERIFIED ON MANTA.COM!

In an attempt to broaden our web presence, we have completed a profile on Manta.com. Check out the badge! We also have a Facebook page. Check out our like button on the home page and like us!

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JOIN US AT THE ANNUAL 2012 CGA EXCAVATION SAFETY CONFERENCE AND EXPO!

Pacific Coast Locators, Inc. is proud to be an exhibitor at the upcoming Common Ground Alliance Excavation Safety Conference at the Rio All-Suites Hotel in Las Vegas on March 6 through March 8, 2012. This will be our second appearance … Continue reading

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IT’S FINAL – PG&E FAILED TO COMPLY WITH SAFETY LAWS…

…and caused the horrible explosion in September of 2010. As has been mentioned in previous posts on the subject, PG&E broke numerous state and federal safety laws leading up to the San Bruno gas-pipeline disaster. The biggest oversight was their … Continue reading

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LOCATOR SAFETY ON THE JOB

One of the best aspects of working as a locating technician is the freedom that comes from working outside. No two days are the same, as the locator visits different sites around town each week. There are, however, many potential … Continue reading

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