Damage Prevention Technician

GTel is of OEC; Kincardine; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

GTel, a leading utility locating company, seeks an Entry-Level Damage Prevention Technician. The ideal candidate will locate underground utilities, prepare documentation, and consult with contractors. Join our team to ensure safe and effective asset management in your community, with full training provided.

Benefits

Paid training

Company-provided vehicle for business purposes

Health & dental benefits

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Pension plan with company match

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Full G License and a clean driver's abstract required.
• Ability to manage workload independently.
• Experience in working in varied weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Locate, mark, and record underground utilities.
• Consult with contractors about utility locations.
• Prepare reports verifying marked utilities.

Skills

Problem solving

Judgment

Physical endurance

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join to apply for the Damage Prevention Technician role at GTel

This range is provided by GTel. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$28.00 / hr - CA$38.00 / hr

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.

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

Successful GTel Employees Will Have The Following Skills

• The ability to work independently and manage a workload to meet necessary deadlines
• 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

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Utilities

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