Lead Underground Utility Locator & Field Team

GridHawk; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Benefits Plan

401(k) Savings Plan (matched by the company)

Job summary

GridHawk in Livonia, Michigan, is looking for a Lead Locate Technician to oversee a team of technicians and accurately locate underground facilities while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This full-time role involves scheduling, documentation, and communication with contractors and utility customers.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED, multiple years of utility locating experience, and proficiency with various locating equipment. Benefits include health, dental, vision insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan.

Qualifications

• Multiple years of utility locating experience required.
• Excellent documentation quality ratio within the industry.
• Physical ability to lift over 50 lbs and walk/stand for multiple hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of assigned employees and maintain area coverage.
• Oversee scheduling of contractors and sub-contractors.
• Locate underground facilities using transmitter equipment.
• Ensure compliance with client regulations and safety messages.
• Communicate with management, contractors, and utility customers.

Skills

Utility locating experience

Documentation skills

Proficiency with utility locating equipment

Problem-solving ability

Communication skills

Ability to read and interpret prints

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency (GED)

Tools

Vacuum truck

Job description

GridHawk in Livonia, Michigan, is looking for a Lead Locate Technician to oversee a team of technicians and accurately locate underground facilities while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This full-time role involves scheduling, documentation, and communication with contractors and utility customers.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED, multiple years of utility locating experience, and proficiency with various locating equipment. Benefits include health, dental, vision insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan.