Locate Technician

Job Description

Locate Technician at Grid Hawk LLC

Locate Technicians are responsible for accurately locating underground facilities including, but not limited to, telephone 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 compliance with client and state requirements. Service duties include observing, locating, marking, and documenting underground and exposed utility locations. Understanding of doing so using multiple methods is required.

The technician will be dispatched to locate and verify for utility customers. Technicians can work independently or in a team environment, under an assigned supervisor. Ability to perform this job requires focus, skill, and 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.

• Locates underground facilities by using a transmitter and connecting to buried facilities or pedestals.
• Work in and traverse various terrains in construction zones and residential, commercial, industrial, and rural areas in all 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.
• Communicate in a timely, professional manner with customers, co-employees, and third parties to ensure a damage-free environment.
• Coordinate with management, contractors, and utility customers as required.

• High School Diploma or equivalency (GED)
• State issued driver’s license
• Ability to problem solve and interpret prints
• Vacuum truck experience A+
• Ability to lift over 50 lbs
• Ability to walk/stand for multiple hours a day
• Excellent communication skills
• 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)

• Job Type: Full-time
• Schedule:
  
  10-hour shifts, Monday to Friday, On call, Weekends as needed
• Education:
  
  High school or equivalent (Required)
• Experience:
  
  Computer skills (1 year, Preferred);
  Utility Locating (1 year, Preferred)
• License/Certification:
  Driver's License (Required)
• Work Location:
  
  On the road

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Utilities

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.

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