Engineering Technician, Environmental Engineer

Job Overview

HPC Industrial, powered by Clean Harbors, is looking for a Line Locator in Bakersfield / San Ardo, CA. Detect and locate underground utilities for clients to prevent damage to existing infrastructures.

Working Environment:
Industrial setting – Refinery, Petrochemical, Utilities, etc.

Position Located In:
Bakersfield / San Ardo, CA.

Work Schedule:

Dependent on contracts with customers.

Pay Range: $14.42 - $28.85 hourly.

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority.
• Competitive wages.
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment.
• Group 401K with company matching component.
• Opportunities for growth and development for all stages of your career.
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement.
• Positive and safe work environments.

• Ensures Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times.
• Access pipeline maps and familiarize self with locations, plans and layout of job to meet Federal Guidelines and Standards.
• Survey site for hazards and consult with client on job specifics.
• Write up hazard assessment for each specific job and location.
• Consult database for existing line locating sketches.
• Proceed to locate all known underground utilities.
• Conduct a four‑way blind scan for unknown underground utilities.
• Mark all signals found on site.
• Update line locator sketches or draw up new ones.
• Walk through with inspector/client.
• Sign off on all hazard assessments and job activities.
• Maintain vehicles and equipment.
• Update backup database files and initiate all billing requirements.
• Keep current with updated detection technology and locating procedures.
• Train and supervise new line locators.
• Promote the Locating Services and other Services offered by Clean Harbors.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by management and required by Clean Harbors business needs.

• Excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and well-developed organizational skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with ability to maintain effective relationships.
• Strong sense of urgency, initiative and judgment with ability to work in a demanding, fast‑paced environment handling multiple priorities.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Strong work ethic with ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer. Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.