Locator

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30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $25.00 To $35.00 Hourly

EPC was conceived and operates to provide anyone who desires to provide for their families through the work they do, an opportunity to do so. Everything we do revolves around the vision of a company that provides safe, quality work, driving customer demand that ultimately results in the creation of new job opportunities in the markets we serve. We focus heavily on our Core Values and expect all our employees to operate with those Core Values in Mind.

These Core Values are Live Safe, Customer First, Do the Right Thing, Be at Team Player, and Be Productive.

The Locator will be working in house with Driller to locate to avoid damaging any utilities, reading prints, and driving. Daily work will involve traveling to different jobsite locations, survey, plan and execute directional bores to place client facilities.

• Work with operator to locate utilities during the boring process.
• Complete a daily inspection of bore or potholing equipment.
• Assist with filling water tanks with water and adding chemicals when appropriate.
• Locating the bore head and successful to avoid hitting any utilities.
• Hook up proper equipment such as a reamer to complete bore shots.
• Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate hazards.
• Operating a motor vehicle, regulated under the DOT with proper licensing.
• Enforces company and customer safety rules, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Perform a variety of tasks requiring the use of hand tools and power tools and motorized equipment.
• Ability to properly clean and maintain the equipment, including winterizing equipment.
• Strive for optimal production while working safely and performing quality work.
• Hook up proper equipment such as reamer, swivel etc.
• Make minor repairs/change out wearable parts such as jaw dyes etc.
• Locate underground utilities and look for above and below ground hazards while drilling.
• Maintain quality and cleanliness of tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Performs other duties as needed.

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License.
• Minimum 1 year of drilling and equipment operator experience.
• Knowledge of reading prints.
• Working knowledge of telecommunications.
• Knowledge of underground pot holing.
• At least 6 months prior experience operating equipment, including, but not limited to locating systems, trencher, backhoe, excavators.
• Must have the ability to work safely, with or without supervision.
• Able to safely work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to listen to and implement directions.
• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Work with Driller to avoid damages to utilities.
• Identify above and below ground hazards to avoid damage.
• Proficiently locate the bore head in various settings including below concrete
• Must be able to calibrate locator with drill.
• Must be able to give hand signals to drill operator and know how to direct him.
• Must have the ability to problem solve and know when to tell operator to pull back if not hitting target depth or location.

• Full-time opportunity in a fast-growth company!
• Opportunity to work autonomously.
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Company paid time-off.
• Weekly paychecks!
• Career development and growth opportunities

• Outdoors environment which may require exposure to elements, including but not limited to wind, rain, heat, cold, snow, sleet, mud, etc.
• In addition to outdoor work, some office work may be required for reporting and administrative purposes.
• May be required to stand, sit, bend, twist, and reach as part of the job.
• May be required to navigate challenging, unstable terrain (ditches, hills, rocks, mud, etc.).
• Extended periods of standing on your feet may be required.
• May be required to lift up to 80 pounds.
• This job may require extensive overnight travel on a regular basis, depending on project location.
• Must be able to pass a background check, drug screen, or other job-related pre-hire screenings related to the job.
• This position may require extensive overnight travel for multiple days/weeks at a time (2+ consecutive weeks).