Watch and Protect Technician

Job Overview

Grid Hawk LLC, The Premier Provider for Utility Services, is seeking a Utility Watch and Protect Technician. The Utility Watch and Protect Technician will be responsible for a variety of tasks related to utility protection for a variety of utility clients. The Watch and Protect technician will be responsible for overseeing contractors digging on and around gas facilities, and monitoring excavation to help prevent damage from being done to critical facilities.

This position also works as a field auditor to ensure the safe and accurate practice of Utility Technicians. They will be completing audits and job site standbys to ensure the safety of the contractor and the local public.

• MUST complete a background check with no violations in the last 5 years.
• MUST take and pass a DOT drug test.

All employees of Grid Hawk LLC are assigned proper technology and work vehicles in order to perform all work-related duties.

• Company vehicle, laptop, and smartphone
• Uniforms and all personal protective equipment

• Compare real‑world conditions to record documentation to identify errors and omissions.
• Verify location of all client facilities within specified dig extents.
• Watch and protect client facilities within a given area as directed by the client.
• Understand contractor’s means and methods for subsurface installations.
• Monitor and provide surveillance of critical infrastructure where excavations are known to be taking place or will be soon.
• Contact excavators and schedule monitoring of critical excavations.
• Monitor excavations near critical infrastructure to prevent damage to client facilities.
• Locate and mark underground facilities using industry tools, standards, and methods including locating devices and utility maps.
• Perform ticket audits to ensure locators are accurately locating facilities and following proper marking procedures.

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in the locating industry.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work smoothly with citizens, company, contractor representatives, and customers.
• Good organizational skills to handle many varied tasks at once.
• Knowledge and understanding of safe worksite practices.
• Experience with the construction and installation of below‑grade infrastructure.
• Experience working within and utilizing existing utility standard designs.
• Experience with complex urban underground utility infrastructure.
• Experience serving as firm/client liaison.
• Experience reviewing design drawings created by others.
• Experience with the use and basic maintenance of industry standard locating equipment.
• Experience using basic communication and tech devices.

• Capable of moving about on construction work sites, public streets, and parkways.
• Capable of lifting to 50/75 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, or sit for extended periods.
• Hand‑eye coordination necessary to operate computers and various measurement, locating, and testing instruments.

• Work safely outside in all weather conditions year‑round.
• Occasionally work in excavation areas and roadways.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is occasionally moderate to loud.

Full‑time, hourly position. Salary: $19.00 – $24.00 per hour, varying based on experience.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

• 8‑hour shift
• 10‑hour shift
• On‑call
• Weekends as needed

• Minimum 1 year of experience in the locating industry.
• Computer skills: 1 year (preferred).

Work Location:

On the road.