Damage Prevention Technician

GTel; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

GTel is seeking a Damage Prevention Technician to locate and mark underground utilities in Greater Sudbury. This entry-level role involves using specialized equipment and includes full training. Successful candidates will have a valid driver’s license, a high school diploma, and strong problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Paid training

Company provided vehicle

Health, dental, and family benefits

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Pension plan with company match

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Valid ‘G’ class Driver’s License required.
• Ability to work weekends and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Locate and mark underground utilities accurately.
• Consult with relevant stakeholders about utility locations.
• Prepare documentation verifying marked utilities.

Skills

Customer service skills

Problem-solving

Ability to work independently

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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GTel is one of Canada’s leading utility locating companies, but we’re much more than that. As a trusted advisor, we help our clients manage their assets safely, accurately and efficiently.

As a fully integrated asset management and meter services company, we help our clients meet their asset management needs and reduce utility risk in the communities they serve.

Damage Prevention Technician

About The Role

Damage Prevention Technicians locate underground utilities i.e., high-voltage electrical cables, water lines, sewer lines, steam lines, gas lines, telephone lines, and more, for a prescribed geography. Using company provided equipment, the Damage Prevention Technician will locate, mark (with spray paint and flags) and record underground utilities. Full training is provided.

Other Duties Include

• Employing a health and safety mindset with customers and communities
• Consulting with contractors, developers, builders, regarding locations of underground utilities
• Preparing reports and documentation verifying marked utilities
• Safeguarding of company equipment and vehicle
• Sewer safety inspections
  
  

Successful GTel Employees Will Have The Following Skills

• The ability to work independently and manage a workload to meet necessary deadlines
• Good customer services skills
• Proficient use of a computer
• The ability to problem solve and demonstrate good judgment as situations dictate
• The ability to physically walk in and out of ditches, on uneven surfaces, lifting and loading equipment up to 9kg (20 lbs) in and out of the vehicle several times per day, carry/swing 20lbs of equipment while walking
• The ability to work in all types of weather
• Have a valid ‘G’ class Driver’s License and clean three (3) year Driver’s Abstract as this position includes a company vehicle for business purposes only
• The ability to work weekends, on call and overtime as required
  
  

Qualifications

• Full G License and a clean driver’s abstract
• High school diploma or equivalent
  
  

Compensation Package

• Paid training
• Company provided vehicle for business purposes
• Health Dental and family benefits
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation
• Pension plan with company match
• Overtime opportunities available
  
  

We promote a culture that is inclusive, diverse, innovative, and performance driven in an environment that is fun and exciting. If interested in this position, please apply to this posting.

GTel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, GTel will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Utilities

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