Locate Technician

GridHawk LLC

Pelham (AL)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 62,000

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

Long-Term Disability

Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan (Matched)

401(k) matching

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Paid time off

Job summary

A utility service company in Pelham, Alabama, is seeking Locate Technicians to accurately locate underground facilities such as cables, power lines, and water lines. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and be able to lift over 50 lbs. Duties include utilizing a transmitter, working in various terrains, and communicating with clients. This full-time position offers health insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan. Candidates must pass a background check and DOT drug test.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalency (GED) required.
1 year of utility locating experience preferred.
1 year of computer skills preferred.
Must pass a background check with no violations in the last 5 years.
Must pass a DOT drug test.

Responsibilities

Locate underground facilities using a transmitter.
Work in various terrains and weather conditions.
Interpret job tickets, blueprints, and maps.
Perform emergency locates as necessary.
Communicate effectively with customers and team.

Skills

Problem-solving

Excellent communication skills

Ability to lift over 50 lbs

Ability to read and interpret prints

Physical endurance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency (GED)

Tools

Vacuum truck

Transmitter

Job description

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 technician will be dispatched to locate and verify for utility customer. Technician can work independently or in a team environment; in both circumstances the technician will work under an 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 satisfactory.

Requirements

Candidate must complete a background check. Company policy requires no violations within the last 5 years.
Candidate must take and pass a DOT drug test.

Equipment Provided

Company vehicle, laptop and smartphone
All personal protective equipment provided

Duties

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.
Knowledge of technology and tools needed.
Ability to work with others and 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 50 lbs
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

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: