Locate Technician

Job Title

Locating Technician

Locate Technicians are responsible for accurately locating underground facilities including telephone communication lines, electric power lines, cable television lines, gas lines, fiber optic lines, water lines, and sewer lines. This position is a key component to ensure that the area is complying with client and state requirements.

• Observe, locate, mark, and document underground and exposed utility locations.
• Interpret job order tickets, blueprints, and maps to efficiently route and perform duties.
• Perform locates and emergency/on-call locates during regular, overtime, and holiday hours as necessary to meet customer needs.
• Communicate with management team, contractor, and utility customer to ensure a damage free environment.
• Work independently or as part of a team environment.

• High School Diploma or equivalency (GED)
• State issued driver's license
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to read, interpret, and decipher multiple types of prints
• Vacuum truck experience A+
• Ability to lift over 50 lbs
• Ability to walk/stand for multiple hours a day
• Excellent communication skills needed
• Pass a background screening (no violations within the last 5 years)
• Pass a DOT drug test

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Term life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Benefits Plan
• 401(k) Savings Plan (Matched by the company)

• 10-hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

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Grid Hawk LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All employees can advance within the company, based on performance and satisfactory.