Locate Technician

Line Quest; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Line Quest, LLC is seeking an experienced Locate Technician for full-time opportunities in Texas. The role involves performing damage prevention services for pipeline utilities, using the company vehicle and a state-of-the-art ticket/claims management system.

You will work independently in the field, adhering to safety protocols to protect environment, property, and people. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of line locating experience, strong verbal and listening skills, and a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• 1–2 years line locating experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and listening skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Must have/maintain a valid Driver’s license.
• Pre-employment and random drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to company policies.
• Ensure that all devices are functioning daily.
• Follow driving directions from Texas 811 One-Calls.
• Be able to walk 3–5 miles per day if needed.
• Learn new devices and changing laws.
• Inform supervisor/manager of issues in the field.

Skills

Line locating experience

Verbal communication

Analytical/problem solving

Driver's license

Drug screening

Job description

LineQuest, LLC is a damage prevention company that specializes in providing utility and private line location, GIS mapping and hydro services in multiple markets such as Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, North Carolina, Missouri, Kansas, Alabama, Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, South Dakota and Florida. Our goal is to eliminate the risk of damage to the environment, property, and person through the prevention of line strikes. We pride ourselves in knowing we are protecting underground facilities, the environment, and our community! We are on the front lines, LineQuest serves as the first line of defense.

At LineQuest, some of our specialties and services will include Telecom, Water & Sewer, Power Transmissions & Distribution, Civil Road & Bridge, Oil & Gas, Renewable Energy, Engineering & Surveying and Environmental. Our mission is to provide first-class services to our clients and our community in the safest way. We have been in business since early 2013.

LineQuest was named the Oilfield Services Company of the Year at the 2018 Oil & Gas Texas Awards. In addition, in 2016 we won the 2016 Safety Achievement Award by Cimarex.

LineQuest, LLCis currently seeking an experienced Locate Techinican forfull-time opportunities. Our technicians work independently in the field using our company-provided vehicle. In addition to, you will utilize our state-of-the-art ticket and claims management system. Our state-of-the-art system ensures that you have the resources you need to make you successful at LineQuest!

JOB SUMMARY:

The Locate Technician position provides Damage Prevention services for pipeline utilities. Coordinates with production manager for specific jobs requiring HydroVac services. Must be a self- motivated individual with strong work ethics.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Adhere to company policies.
• Ensure that all devices are properly working daily.
• Be able to follow driving directions from Texas 811 One-Calls.
• Be able to walk 3 to 5 miles a day if needed.
• Ability to adapt to adverse situations.
• Ability to learn new devices and changing laws.
• Keep immediate supervisor/manager aware of any issues or problems in the field.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience is a must! 1 to 2 years line locating experience recommended.
• Effective verbal and listening skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must have/maintain a valid Driver’s license.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screening.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Must be able to wear required PPE as assigned by HS&E Manager.
• Ability to work in extreme outdoor weather.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.