Locate Technician

GridHawk LLC

Montgomery (AL)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) savings plan (matched by the company)

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

GridHawk LLC in Montgomery, Alabama, seeks a Locate Technician responsible for accurately locating underground facilities including utility lines. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work under various conditions. Applicants must have a high school diploma and a valid driver's license.

Full-time employees are eligible for benefits such as health and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. This position offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on safety.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalency (GED) required.
State-issued driver's license is mandatory.
1 year of experience with computer skills preferred.
1 year of experience in utility locating preferred.

Responsibilities

Locate underground facilities using a transmitter.
Work in various terrains and weather conditions.
Interpret job order tickets, blueprints, and maps.
Perform emergency locates during off-hours as needed.
Communicate effectively with customers and team members.

Skills

Problem-solving

Excellent communication skills

Ability to read and interpret prints

Ability to lift over 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency (GED)

Tools

Vacuum truck

Personal protective equipment

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 ensuring compliance with client and state requirements. Service duties include observing, locating, marking, and documenting underground and exposed utility locations using multiple methods. The locating technician will be dispatched to locate and verify utility locations for customers and may work independently or in a team environment under a supervisor. This job requires focus, skill, and the use of machinery and/or tools. GridHawk LLC is an equal‑opportunity employer, and employees can advance based on performance.

Duties

Locate underground facilities by using a transmitter and hooking up to a buried facility, pedestal, etc.
Work 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.
Complete work in a timely, professional and efficient manner while communicating and interacting with customers, co‑employees, and third parties.
Communicate with management, contractors, and utility customers to ensure a damage‑free environment.
Apply knowledge of technology and tools.
Work with others in a supervised team environment.
Perform duties while ensuring safety conditions and use of personal protective equipment.

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 vacuum truck (A+ rating).
Ability to lift over 50 lbs.
Ability to walk/stand for multiple hours a day.
Excellent communication skills.
Pass a background screening with no violations within the last 5 years.
Pass a DOT drug test.

Benefits

All employees are eligible for some form of company benefits. Full‑time, regular employees who maintain an average of 30 hours worked per week receive benefits starting the first of the next month following 30 days of employment.