MI- Utility Locate Technician

Overview

Utility Locate Technicians are responsible for accurately locating underground facilities including electric power lines, gas lines, and fiber optic lines (minimal). This position is a key component to ensure that the area is complying with client and state requirements. Service duties include observing, locating, marking, and documenting underground and exposed utility locations.

In order to obtain employment with Grid Hawk LLC, candidate must complete a background check. Company policy requires no violations within the last five years.

Candidates must also take and pass a DOT drug test.

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

We will provide you the tools you need to achieve including:

• Company vehicle, laptop and smartphone
• All personal protective equipment provided

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Locate underground facilities by using a transmitter and hooking up to a buried facility, pedestal, etc.
• Work in and walk over all types of terrain in and around construction zones and residential, commercial, industrial, and rural areas in all types of weather conditions.
• 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.
• Perform all work in a timely, professional and efficient manner while effectively communicating and interacting with customers, co‑employees and third parties.
• Communicate with management team, contractor and utility customer to ensure a damage‑free environment.
• Use knowledge of technology and tools needed.
• Work effectively with others in a supervised 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
• 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

All employees are eligible to receive some form of company benefits. Some benefits (including health insurance) are available to regular, full‑time employees who maintain an average of 30 hours worked per week. Qualifying employees can enjoy paid holidays and PTO. All benefits will be available the first of the next month following 30 days of employment.

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