Locate Technician

GridHawk LLC

Sydney Township (ND)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 68,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Term life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) matching

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

GridHawk LLC is seeking Locate Technicians responsible for accurately locating underground facilities such as telephone, electric, gas, fiber, water, and sewer lines. You will observe, locate, mark, and document locations, using multiple methods, in a team or solo setting under supervision.

A background check and DOT drug test are required. The role involves working in diverse terrains and weather, interpreting prints, and coordinating with management to ensure safe, damage-free operations.

Qualifications

Must have high school diploma or GED.
State-issued driver’s license.
Ability to problem solve.
Ability to read, interpret, and decipher prints.
Vacuum truck experience A+.
Ability to lift over 50 lbs.
Ability to walk/stand for multiple hours a day.
Excellent communication skills.
Pass a Background screening (no violations within the last 5 years).
Pass a DOT drug test.

Responsibilities

Locate underground facilities and verify locations.
Interpret job orders, blueprints, and maps.
Perform locates during regular and on-call hours.
Communicate with customers and team to ensure damage-free work.
Work in various terrains and weather conditions.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Read prints

Vacuum truck experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

State-issued driver’s license

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 how to do 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 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.

Background Check

In order to obtain employment with GridHawk LLC, candidate MUST complete a background check. Company policy requires no violations within the last 5 years.

Drug Test

Candidates MUST also 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.
Communication 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 50lbs
Ability to walk/stand for multiple hours a day
Excellent communication skills needed
Ability to read and interrupt 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.