Gas Locate Technician

Jobtailor; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Arlington, TX is seeking a field technician to locate underground gas lines using locating equipment and to mark sites with paint and flags. This role involves outdoor work across varied weather and terrain.

The position is daytime, full-time with potential overtime, weekend and on-call shifts. You may also locate other utilities depending on the project while adhering to damage prevention guidelines.

Qualifications

• Able and willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Pass drug screen; safety-sensitive position.
• Valid driver’s license with safe driving record.
• Able to stand/walk long periods, lift up to 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Use locating equipment to determine the location of gas lines in a designated area and mark the area with paint and flags.
• Some hand digging to unearth gas lines may be required.
• Develop knowledge of underground utility infrastructure and compliance guidelines.
• May locate other utilities in addition to gas lines depending on project.
• Daytime, full-time with potential overtime, weekends, and on-call shifts.

Skills

Outdoor Work

Communication

Teamwork

Customer Service

Reading Maps

Basic Math

Technology Proficiency

Tools

Locating Equipment Proficiency

Color Distinction for Wiring

Maps & Prints Reading

Job description

Use locating equipment to determine the location of gas lines in a designated area and mark the area with paint and flags to prevent damage to utility infrastructure.
Some hand digging to unearth gas lines may be required.
Develop knowledge and understanding of underground utility infrastructure.
Follow all company, client, state, and federal damage prevention guidelines.
As a technician in our Advanced Gas Operations division, you may locate other utilities in addition to gas lines, depending upon the project to which you are assigned.
These are daytime, full-time positions. We have a 48-hour turnaround time on many locates, which means we generally work the day after holidays and some weekends, as needed.
Must be able to work overtime, weekend shifts, and on-call shifts (including nights and weekends), dependent upon the needs of the business.

Requirements

• Able and willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Previous outdoor experience is a plus.
• Available to work overtime, weekends, and on-call shifts as needed.
• Ability to travel locally during the business day; some out-of-area or overnight travel may be expected.
• Able to pass a drug screen (this is a safety-sensitive position).
• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record
• Able to stand and walk for long periods of time on varying types of terrain; bend and stoop; lift heavy items up to 75 lbs.
• Able to distinguish between colors used to identify wiring and mark underground utilities.
• Proficiency with technology
• Able to read, understand, and reference locate tickets, as well as maps and prints; possess basic math skill to calculate distances.
• Able to communicate clearly with colleagues, customers, contractors, and homeowners.
• Customer service experience is a plus.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in locating and marking underground utilities, including gas lines, while adhering to safety and damage prevention guidelines. Proficient in outdoor work conditions, with strong communication skills for effective collaboration with team members and clients.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Utility Location
• Damage Prevention Guidelines
• Outdoor Work Experience
• Valid Driver’s License
• Customer Service

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Locating Equipment Proficiency
• Basic Math Skills
• Reading Maps and Prints
• Hand Digging
• Color Distinction for Wiring

Soft Skills

• Clear Communication
• Team Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Underground Utility Infrastructure
• Safety-Sensitive Position
• On-Call Shifts
• Overtime Availability
• Local Travel

Tools & Technologies

• Utility Marking Paint
• Flags