Gas Utility Locate Technician - Field & Safety

WSB and Associates; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

401K with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

WSB and Associates is seeking Gas Trouble Locate Technicians to support utility locating operations in the field across the South Houston area, including League City, Webster, Pasadena, Deer Park, and La Porte.

You will locate, troubleshoot, document, and mark underground utilities with a focus on safety and accuracy, reading maps and operating locating equipment, while coordinating with clients and field teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-4+ years of utility locating experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Polyethylene (PE) and Steel Gas lines and components.
• Knowledge in Damage Prevention.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record required.
• Ability to pass Operator Qualification modules and other required training.

Responsibilities

• Perform utility locating duties with an emphasis on safety, accuracy, and compliance.
• Respond to locate requests within required legal and client timeframes.
• Locate and mark underground utilities, including gas, using APWA color standards.
• Read and interpret utility maps, prints, as-built records, and construction plans.
• Operate locating equipment and field tools to identify underground facilities.
• Troubleshoot difficult or unlocatable buried facilities using approved methods.

Skills

Safety-focused

Troubleshooting

Field operations

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

iPad

Electronic reporting systems

Job description

WSB and Associates is seeking Gas Trouble Locate Technicians to support utility locating operations in the field across the South Houston area, including League City, Webster, Pasadena, Deer Park, and La Porte.

You will locate, troubleshoot, document, and mark underground utilities with a focus on safety and accuracy, reading maps and operating locating equipment, while coordinating with clients and field teams.