Locate Technician

GridHawk LLC

Louisville (KY)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) – company matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Job summary

A utility locating company is seeking an entry-level Locate Technician responsible for accurately locating underground facilities including telephone, electric, and sewer lines. This full-time role requires effective communication and the ability to work independently under varying conditions. Eligible candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license. Company benefits include health insurance and a 401(k) plan with matching. Candidates must be able to lift 50 lbs and pass background checks and drug tests.

Qualifications

Experience with utility locating (1 year preferred).
Ability to navigate varied terrain in various weather conditions.
Pass a background screening (no violations within the last 5 years).

Responsibilities

Accurately locate underground facilities like telephone and sewer lines.
Use a transmitter to identify buried facilities.
Communicate effectively with customers and team members.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Ability to lift over 50 lbs

Ability to read and interpret prints

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title

Locate Technician at GridHawk LLC

Overview

Locate Technicians are responsible for accurately locating underground facilities including, but not limited to, telephone, electric power, cable television, gas, fiber optic, water, and sewer lines. This position is key to ensuring compliance with client and state requirements. The role involves observing, locating, marking, and documenting underground and exposed utility locations using multiple methods.

Technicians work independently or as part of a team under supervision, requiring focus, skill, and the use of machinery and tools.

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

Responsibilities

Accurately locate underground facilities (telephone, electric, cable TV, gas, fiber optic, water, sewer lines).
Observe, locate, mark, and document underground and exposed utility locations.
Use a transmitter and hook‑up equipment to identify buried facilities.
Navigate varied 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.
Communicate effectively with customers, teammates, contractors, and management to ensure a damage‑free environment.
Maintain proper technology and work vehicles to perform all work‑related duties.

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.
Experience with utility locating (1 year preferred).
Ability to lift over 50 lbs and 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

All employees are eligible to receive company benefits. Full‑time employees maintaining an average of 30 hours per week are eligible for health insurance, dental insurance, term life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, vision insurance, flexible benefits plan, and a 401(k) savings plan matched by the company. Benefits become available the first of the month following 30 days of employment.