Locate Technician

GridHawk; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Term life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Vision Insurance

Flexible Benefits Plan

401(k) Savings Plan (Matched by the公司)

Job summary

GridHawk LLC in Michigan seeks Utility Locate Technicians to locate and mark underground facilities such as electric, gas, and fiber lines. You will use transmitters, blueprints and maps to verify locations and coordinate with customers.

Work may be done independently or in a team under supervision in all weather and terrain. Qualifications include a HS diploma or GED, a valid state driver’s license, ability to lift 50 lbs, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• State driver's license required.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to read, interpret, and decipher prints.
• Ability to lift over 50lbs.
• Ability to walk/stand for multiple hours.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Pass a Background screening (no violations within the last 5 years).
• Pass a DOT drug test.

Responsibilities

• Locates underground facilities using a transmitter and maps to mark locations.
• Works in varied terrains and weatherconditions near construction sites and properties.
• Interprets job orders, blueprints and maps to plan routing and duties.
• Performs locates and on-call locates to meet customer needs.
• Communicates clearly with customers, coworkers and third parties to ensure safety.

Skills

Problem solving

Reading prints

Communication skills

Physical strength

Stamina

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Utility Locate Technicians are responsible for accurately locating underground facilities including, electric power lines, gas lines, fiber optic lines (minimal). 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’ 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.

***In order to obtain employment with GridHawk LLC, candidate MUST complete a background check. Company policy requires no violations within the last 5 years.

Candidates MUST also take and pass a DOT drug test. ***

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

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• 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
• Ability to lift over 50lbs
• Ability to walk/stand for multiple hours a day
• Excellent communication skills needed
• Ability to read and interpretprints at a high level
• Pass a Background screening (no violations within the last 5 years)
• Pass a DOT drug test

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.

Benefits for full-time employees include:

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