Locate Technician

GridHawk

Jemison (AL)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

A utility locating company is seeking Locate Technicians to locate underground facilities and ensure compliance with client and state requirements. The role involves working independently or in a team, interpreting blueprints, and performing emergency locates as necessary. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license, and excellent communication skills. Benefits include health insurance, PTO, and a 401(k) plan. The position requires lifting up to 50 lbs and working in various terrains and weather conditions.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.
State issued driver's license is necessary.
Ability to walk/stand for multiple hours a day.
Experience with vacuum trucks is a plus.

Responsibilities

Locate underground facilities using a transmitter.
Work in varying terrain and weather conditions.
Interpret job order tickets and blueprints.
Perform locates and emergency locates as needed.

Skills

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Ability to lift over 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency (GED)

Tools

Vacuum truck

Transmitter

Job description

Job Description

Locate Technicians are responsible for accurately locating underground facilities including 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 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.

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.

Tools and Equipment

Company vehicle, laptop and smartphone
All personal protective equipment provided

Duties

Locate underground facilities by using a transmitter and hooking up to a buried facility, pedestal, etc.
Work in and walk over all types of terrain in and around construction zones and residential, commercial, industrial and rural areas in all types of 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 to meet customer needs.
Perform all work in a timely, professional and efficient manner while effectively communicating and interacting with customers, co-employees and third parties.
Communicate 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 50 lbs
Ability to walk/stand for multiple hours a day
Excellent communication skills needed
Ability to read and interrupt 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.