NEBRASKA WEATHER

Excavator

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Excavator Responsibilities

File a Locate Request

File a locate request with Nebraska 811 at least 2 business days prior to beginning any excavation project.

White Line

The practice of white lining involves marking out your proposed dig site with white paint or flags prior to the arrival of the utility locators. This will assist the utility locators in accurately determining the exact dig site and area that needs to be located.

Provide Accurate and Complete Information

Provide accurate and complete information regarding your excavation area, to include the entire scope of work.

Ensure All Utilities Notified of your Excavation have Responded

Ensure ALL utilities notified of your excavation have responded by either marking or clearing the dig site.

File a Non-Response or Incorrect Locate Request

File a Non-Response or Incorrect Locate Request if a utility has not responded by the start time or a utility mark appears incorrect.

Report All Damages

Report all damages to an underground utility(s) directly to Nebraska 811 by calling 811 or 800-331-5666.

Manage Refreshes

Manage refreshes by requesting a Refresh ticket when the marks have been destroyed, are unclear or active excavation will continue beyond the expiration date on the ticket (17 calendar days). business days.

Observed Holidays

Below is a list of holidays observed by Nebraska 811. Nebraska 811 can receive locate requests 24/7/365.  A locate request must be placed at least two business days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) prior to excavation. If any such holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be considered a holiday. If a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be observed.

New Year’s Day | Martin Luther King, Jr’s Birthday | Presidents Day | Arbor Day | Memorial Day | Juneteenth | Independence Day | Labor Day | Columbus Day | Veterans Day | Thanksgiving | The Friday After Thanksgiving | Christmas

Locate requests may be placed 24/7/365 by phone or online.