Locate Technician

GridHawk; Ottawa (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Laptop and smartphone provided

All personal protective equipment provided

Job summary

A leading locating services company is seeking Locate Technicians in Ottawa, IL. The role involves accurately locating underground utilities using specialized tools and methods while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates need a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and must be able to lift over 50 lbs. The company offers competitive pay, training, and all necessary equipment including a company vehicle, laptop, and protective gear. Successful candidates must pass a background check and DOT drug test.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency (GED) is required.
• State issued driver's license is necessary.
• Experience with vacuum trucks is a plus.
• Ability to lift over 50lbs is required.

Responsibilities

• Locate underground facilities using transmitters and tools.
• Interpret job orders, blueprints, and maps.
• Perform locates and emergency calls as needed.
• Maintain effective communication with customers and co-employees.
• Work in various terrain and weather conditions.

Skills

Problem-solving

Ability to read and interpret prints

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Tools

Transmitter

GPS technology

Job description

Employees love working here, because our people come first at GridHawk. We offer competitive pay and industry-leading employee benefits.

You’ll find that we are one of the fairest and most supportive employers in the locating and damage prevention field.
And, since it’s people who make GridHawk the outstanding company that we are, we are always on the lookout for top talent like you!

Extensive Training

Fast Advancement

Current Openings

Looking for a fulfilling career with GridHawk? Look below to see our open positions and one that may suit you. We look forward to you joining our wonderful team.

Location: Ottawa, IL

Job Id:2075

# 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 technician will be dispatched to locate and verify for utility customer. Technician can work independently or in a team environment, in both circumstances’ 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.
***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. ***
All employees of GridHawk LLC, are assigned proper technology and work vehicles in order to perform all work-related duties.
We will provide you the tools you need to achieve including:

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

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• 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