Locate Technician

GridHawk; Paxton (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan (Matched by the company)

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

A utility services company in Paxton, IL seeks Locate Technicians responsible for accurately locating underground facilities. Candidates need a High School Diploma and strong problem-solving skills. The role involves working independently and in teams, accurately interpreting maps, and ensuring compliance with client and state requirements. The position offers company-provided tools and vehicles, along with benefits such as health insurance and a 401(k) savings plan. Background checks and drug tests are mandatory before employment.

Qualifications

• Driver's license required to operate company vehicles.
• Background screening and DOT drug test must be passed.
• Ability to walk/stand for multiple hours a day.

Responsibilities

• Locate underground facilities using a transmitter.
• Work in diverse terrains and weather conditions.
• Communicate effectively with customers and management.
• Perform work in a timely and professional manner.

Skills

Problem-solving

Excellent communication skills

Ability to lift over 50lbs

Ability to read and interpret prints

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency (GED)

Tools

Vacuum truck

Job description

Job Details

Location: Paxton, IL

Job Id: 2148

# of Openings: 0

Job Description

Locate Technicians are responsible for accurately locating underground facilities including, but not limited to, 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 technicians will be dispatched to locate and verify for utility customer. Technicians can work independently or in a team environment, both circumstances requiring supervision by 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 satisfaction.

All employees of GridHawk LLC are assigned proper technology and work vehicles in order to perform all work‑related duties.

Tools Provided

• Company vehicle, laptop and smartphone
• All personal protective equipment provided

Responsibilities

• Locates underground facilities by using a transmitter and hooking up to a buried facility, pedestal, etc.
• Works in and walks over all types of terrain in and around construction zones and residential, commercial, industrial and rural areas in all types of weather conditions.
• Interprets job order tickets, blueprints and maps to efficiently route and perform duties.
• Performs locates and emergency/on‑call locates during regular, overtime and holiday hours as necessary to meet customer needs.
• Performs all work in a timely, professional and efficient manner while effectively communicating and interacting with customers, co‑employees and third parties.
• Communicates with management team, contractor and utility customer to ensure a damage‑free environment.
• Has knowledge of technology and tools needed.
• Works with others 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 50lbs
• Ability to walk/stand for multiple hours a day
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret prints at a high level
• Pass a background screening (no violations within the last 5 years)
• Pass a DOT drug test

Additional Employment Requirements

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.

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.

Benefits for full‑time employees include:

• Health Insurance
• Term life Insurance
• Short‑Term Disability
• Long‑Term Disability
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Benefits Plan
• 401(k) Savings Plan (Matched by the company)