Locate Technician

GridHawk; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

GridHawk is seeking Locating Technicians in Fredericksburg, Virginia. This role involves accurately locating underground facilities including utility lines. Technicians must work both independently and as part of a team, reporting to a supervisor while operating essential equipment.

The position offers various benefits for full-time employees, and applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, along with specific skills in problem-solving and communication. Experience with vacuum trucks is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency (GED).
• State-issued driver's license required.
• Ability to read, interpret, and decipher multiple types of prints.
• Experience operating vacuum trucks is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Locate underground facilities with a transmitter.
• Work in various terrains and weather conditions.
• Interpret job orders, blueprints, and maps.
• Perform locates during regular, overtime, and holiday hours.
• Maintain effective communication with customers and management.

Skills

Problem-solving

Excellent communication skills

Ability to operate vacuum trucks

Ability to lift over 50 lbs

Ability to read and interpret prints

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency (GED)

Job description

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 in ensuring that the area complies with client and state requirements. Service duties include observing, locating, marking, and documenting underground and exposed utility locations. It requires an understanding of multiple locating methods.

Locating technicians are dispatched to locate and verify for utility customers. They can work independently or in a team environment and will report to an assigned supervisor. The job requires focus, skill, and the use of machinery and tools.

Tools and Equipment Provided

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

Responsibilities

• Locate underground facilities by using a transmitter and connecting to buried facilities, pedestals, etc.
• Work in and walk over all types of terrain in construction zones and residential, commercial, industrial, and rural areas in all weather conditions.
• Interpret job order tickets, blueprints, and maps to efficiently route and perform duties.
• Perform locates and emergency/on‑call locates during regular, overtime, and holiday hours as necessary.
• Complete all work in a timely, professional, and efficient manner while communicating effectively with customers, co‑employees, and third parties.
• Communicate with management, contractors, and utility customers to ensure a damage‑free environment.
• Have knowledge of technology and tools needed.
• Work with others and in a supervised team environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency (GED)
• State‑issued driver's license
• Ability to solve problems
• Ability to read, interpret, and decipher multiple types of prints
• Experience operating vacuum trucks (A+)
• Ability to lift over 50 lbs
• Ability to walk/stand for multiple hours a day
• Excellent communication skills
• Pass a background screening (no violations within the last 5 years)
• Pass a DOT drug test

Benefits for Full‑Time Employees

• Health Insurance
• Term Life Insurance
• Short‑Term Disability
• Long‑Term Disability
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Benefits Plan
• 401(k) Savings Plan (matched by the company)

All employees are eligible to receive some form of company benefits. Health insurance and other benefits 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 commence the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

GridHawk LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All employees can advance within the company based on performance and satisfactory.