Locate Technician

GridHawk LLC

Jemison (AL)

On-site

USD 38,000 - 62,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

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

Paid Holidays

PTO

Flexible Benefits Plan

401(k) Savings Plan

Job summary

A Utility Locating Company in Jemison, Alabama, is seeking Locate Technicians to accurately locate underground facilities such as power and water lines. The role involves working independently or with a team, requires a high school diploma, a driver's license, and problem-solving skills. You will need to navigate various terrains and weather conditions, interpret blueprints, and communicate effectively with clients and co-workers. The company offers health insurance and 401(k) savings plans among other benefits.

Qualifications

Must complete a background check with no violations in the last 5 years.
Must pass a DOT drug test.
State issued driver's license is required.
Ability to lift over 50 lbs and to walk/stand for multiple hours a day.
Ability to read and interpret prints and maps.
Excellent communication skills and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

Locates underground facilities using a transmitter.
Works over all types of terrain in various weather conditions.
Interprets blueprints and maps to perform duties efficiently.
Conducts emergency locates as necessary.
Communicates effectively with customers and team members.
Coordinate with management and clients to ensure safe, damage-free environments.

Skills

Problem solving

Excellent communication skills

Vacuum truck experience

Ability to read and interpret prints

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency (GED)

Tools

Vacuum truck operation

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 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. The locating technician will be dispatched to locate and verify for utility customers. Technician can work independently or in a team environment, in both circumstances the technician will work under an 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.

Requirements

Must complete a background check. Company policy requires no violations within the last 5 years.
Must take and pass a DOT drug test.
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 50lbs.
Ability to walk/stand for multiple hours a day.
Excellent communication skills.
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.

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.

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.