Locate Technician

Job Description

Locate Technicians are responsible for accurately locating underground facilities including, but not limited to, 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. Service duties include observing, locating, marking, and documenting underground and exposed utility locations.

A strong understanding of multiple locating methods is required.

Locating technicians will be dispatched to locate and verify for utility customers. They can work independently or in a team environment, under the direction of an assigned supervisor. Performing this job requires focus, skill, and the use of machinery and/or tools.

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

• To be employed by Grid Hawk LLC, candidates 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 in order to perform all work‑related duties.

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

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

• Locates underground facilities by using a transmitter and hooking up to a buried facility, pedestal, etc.
• Works in and walks over all types of terrain in and around construction zones and residential, commercial, industrial and rural areas in all weather conditions.
• Interprets job order tickets, blueprints and maps to efficiently route and perform duties.
• Performs locates and emergency/on‑call locates during regular, overtime and holiday hours as necessary to meet customer needs.
• Performs all work in a timely, professional and efficient manner while effectively communicating and interacting with customers, co‑employees and third parties.
• Communicates with management team, contractor and utility customer to ensure a damage‑free environment.
• Possesses knowledge of technology and tools needed for the job.
• Able to work with others and 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
• Vacuum truck experience A+
• Ability to lift over 50lbs
• Ability to walk/stand for multiple hours a day
• Excellent communication skills needed
• Pass a background screening (no violations within the last five 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
• Dental Insurance
• Term Life Insurance
• Short‑Term Disability
• Long‑Term Disability
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Benefits Plan
• 401(k) Savings Plan (matched by the company)

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

Job Type: Full‑time

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

• High school or equivalent (Required)

• Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)
• Utility locating: 1 year (Preferred)

• Driver's License (Required)

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