Gas Locating Technician – Paid Training & Field Growth

USIC Locating Services, LLC; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Phone & equipment

DailyPay

Insurance options

401(k) with match

PTO & holidays

On-call pay

CPP

USIC All Stars

Boot allowance

Education scholarship

Employee discounts

Job summary

USIC Locating Services, LLC in the United States is seeking skilled field technicians to locate underground gas lines and mark sites with paint and flags. No prior locating experience is required, as a comprehensive training program is provided; a company vehicle is used for travel to sites.

You will work outdoors in various conditions, with overtime, weekends, and on-call shifts as needed. You will travel locally and may handle other utilities depending on project scope; a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• 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 (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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Outdoor work

Communication

Technology proficiency

Customer service

Reading tickets & maps

Tools

Ticket systems

Maps & prints reading

Job description

USIC Locating Services, LLC in the United States is seeking skilled field technicians to locate underground gas lines and mark sites with paint and flags. No prior locating experience is required, as a comprehensive training program is provided; a company vehicle is used for travel to sites.

You will work outdoors in various conditions, with overtime, weekends, and on-call shifts as needed. You will travel locally and may handle other utilities depending on project scope; a valid driver’s