DROP BURY TECHNICIAN - GREENSBORO, NC

gts-yes; Greensboro, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

GTS is seeking a field-focused Utility Locator to support safe trenching by placing lines and flags for electrical, fiber optic, gas, water, and sewer utilities. The role requires reading job layouts, valves, and meter housings, plus operating trenching equipment and performing duct work and cable laying.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and some experience as a Utility Locator. Strong reading, communication, and field-record-keeping skills are essential for success in this

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Some experience as a Utility Locator is preferred.
• Ability to read job layouts including valves and meter housings.
• Knowledge of underground construction practices and health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate GTS utility locator and place paint lines or flags for utilities to ensure safe trenching.
• Read and interpret blueprints, valves, and meter housings.
• Operate trenching equipment and perform duct work laying and cable pulling.
• Maintain bore logs and document field notes accurately.
• Restore properties to original condition and maintain good relations with affected customers.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Plan interpretation

Reading fiber maps

Reading and interpreting plans

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Trenching equipment

Hand tools

Cable pulling tools

Job description

• Responsible for operating GTS utility locater and place paint lines, or place flags of utility lines including electrical, fiber optic, gas, water, and sewer lines to insure safe trenching activities.
• Should have the ability to “read the job layout” including valves and meter housings that may or may not have been located.
• Experience in operating trenching equipment, duct work laying, cable pulling, and completing driveway and sidewalk boring.
• Maintain bore logs
• Read blueprints organization of materials and other resources as necessary to complete excavation requirements, which may include the use of basic hand tools
• Restore customer lawns, sidewalks, landscaping back to original conditions to maintain effective working relationships with those affected.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or G.E.D.

Experience

• Some experience as a Utility Locator
• Ability to drill/bore in both standard and high-risk areas, such as areas with live utilities.
• Ability to operate trenching equipment or use hand tool to trench or bore cable lines.
• Ability to listen to and implement directions
• Knowledge of highway traffic control standards
• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of all equipment
• Knowledge of Underground Construction practices
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations, practices and procedures
• Knowledge of reading and interpreting Fiber maps and/or CATV design prints

Technical Skills

• Ability to identify and use the tools required for maintaining and servicing machinery, as well as the ability to diagnose and/or relay any problems to a certified repair technician
• Ability to read and interpret construction and engineering plans
• Ability to research land and plat information and communicate design prints
• Ability to accurately sketch and record field notes and computations field as-builts
• Ability to perform and/or instruct entry level skills and practices as required

Soft Skills

• Ability to read, comprehend and carry out instructions
• Effective listening, interacting and writing skills
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to pass pre-employment screening that includes background and drug testing
• Individuals must have a valid driver’s license and driving record meeting the company policy conditions.
• Must be in good physical condition with the ability to stoop, crawl, bend at the knees and waist, squat and lift 60-70 pounds including body weight, equipment, tools and boxes
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time on varied surfaces
• Position requires working outdoors in all types of weather and in the near proximity to vehicular traffic
• May be required to work long or unpredictable hours

About the Company

GTS is based in Canton, GA with operations nationally. We provide planning, engineering, construction and support services for a broad range of network infrastructure.