Locate Technician

GridHawk; Centerville (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Job summary

GridHawk in Centerville, OH is hiring a Locate Technician responsible for accurately locating underground facilities such as gas, electric, and water lines. A high school diploma and a state-issued driver's license are required, along with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

The role involves working in various terrains and weather conditions. Employees can enjoy benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) savings plan. The company values effective communication and teamwork, providing necessary tools for job success.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency (GED).
• State-issued driver's license.
• Ability to problem solve and communicate effectively.
• Vacuum truck experience A+.
• Ability to walk/stand for multiple hours a day.

Responsibilities

• Locates underground facilities using a transmitter.
• Works in all types of weather and terrains.
• Interprets job orders and blueprints efficiently.
• Performs locates during regular and overtime hours.
• Communicates effectively with team and clients.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Ability to interpret prints

Ability to lift over 50lbs

Vacuum truck experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Transmitter

Company vehicle

Personal protective equipment

Job description

Location

Centerville, OH

Job Id

2262

Job Description

Locate Technicians are responsible for accurately locating underground facilities including, but not limited to, telephone communication lines, electric power lines, cable television lines, gas lines, fiber optic lines, water lines, and sewer lines. This position is a key component to ensure that the area is complying with client and state requirements. Service duties include observing, locating, marking, and documenting underground and exposed utility locations. Understanding of doing so, using multiple methods is required. Locating technician will be dispatched to locate and verify for utility customer. Technician can work independently or in a team environment, in both circumstances the technician will work under assigned supervisor. Ability to perform this job takes focus, skill, and the use of machinery and/or tools. GridHawk LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All employees can advance within the company, based on performance and satisfactory.

All employees of GridHawk LLC are assigned proper technology and work vehicles in order to perform all work-related duties.

We will provide you the tools you need to achieve including:

• Company vehicle, laptop and smartphone
• All personal protective equipment provided

Responsibilities

• Locates underground facilities by using a transmitter and hooking up to a buried facility, pedestal etc.
• Works in and walks over all types of terrain in and around construction zones and residential, commercial, industrial and rural areas in all types of weather conditions.
• Interprets job order tickets, blueprints and maps to efficiently route and perform duties.
• Performs locates and emergency/on-call locates during regular, overtime and holiday hours as necessary to meet customer needs.
• Performs all work in a timely, professional and efficient manner while effectively communicating and interacting with customers, co-employees and third parties.
• Communication with management team, contractor and utility customer to ensure a damage free environment.
• Knowledge of technology and tools needed.
• Ability to work with others and in a supervised team environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency (GED)
• State issued driver's license
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to read, interpret, and decipher multiple types of prints
• Vacuum truck experience A+
• Ability to lift over 50lbsAbility to walk/stand for multiple hours a day
• Excellent communication skills needed
• Ability to read and interpret prints at a high level
• Pass a Background screening (no violations within the last 5 years)
• Pass a DOT drug test

Benefits

All employees are eligible to receive some form of company benefits. Some benefits (including health insurance) are available to regular, full-time employees who maintain an average of 30 hours worked per week. Qualifying employees can enjoy paid holidays and PTO. All benefits will be available the first of the next month following 30 days of employment.

• Health Insurance
• Term life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Benefits Plan
• 401(k) Savings Plan (Matched by the company)