Locate Technician

LineQuest LLC; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

LineQuest, LLC is seeking an experienced Locate Technician to perform damage prevention services in the field, coordinating with the production manager for HydroVac jobs. You will work independently with a company vehicle and our ticket/claims system to ensure job success.

The role requires 1–2 years of line locating experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work in extreme outdoor weather. PPE is provided; ongoing training is offered for new devices and changing regulations.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of line locating experience.
• Strong verbal and listening skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Pre-employment drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to company policies.
• Ensure that all devices are properly working daily.
• Follow driving directions from Texas 811 One-Calls.
• Walk 3–5 miles a day if needed.
• Adapt to adverse situations.
• Learn new devices and changing laws.
• Keep supervisor informed of field issues.

Skills

Line locating

Verbal communication

Analytical thinking

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.