MI- Utility Locate Technician

GridHawk; Ionia (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

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

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

GridHawk is looking for a Utility Locate Technician in Ionia, MI to accurately locate and document underground utilities such as electric power lines and gas lines. The role involves working in various terrains and requires excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Employees receive a company vehicle, laptop, smartphone, and protective equipment. Benefits for full-time employees include health insurance and a 401(k) savings plan. A high school diploma and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, interpret, and decipher multiple types of prints.
• Ability to lift over 50 lbs.
• Ability to walk/stand for multiple hours a day.

Responsibilities

• Locates underground facilities using a transmitter and hooking up to a buried facility.
• Performs locates and emergency/on‑call locates during all necessary hours to meet customer needs.
• Communicates with management, contractors, and utility customers.

Skills

Problem-solving ability

Excellent communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency (GED)

Job description

Utility Locate Technician

Location: Ionia, MI

Job Id: 2285

Utility Locate Technicians are responsible for accurately locating underground facilities such as electric power lines, gas lines, and fiber optic lines. They observe, locate, mark, and document underground and exposed utility locations using multiple methods. Technicians are dispatched to locate and verify for utility customers and may work independently or as part of a team under a supervisor. The role requires focus, skill, and use of machinery and tools. GridHawk LLC is an equal opportunity employer and offers advancement opportunities based on performance.

All employees are assigned appropriate technology and work vehicles to perform their duties. The company provides a company vehicle, laptop, smartphone, and all personal protective equipment.

• 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 construction zones and residential, commercial, industrial, and rural areas in all 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, contractors, and utility customers to ensure a damage‑free environment.
• Applies knowledge of technology and tools required.
• Works well with others in a supervised team environment.

• High School Diploma or equivalency (GED)
• State‑issued driver’s license
• Problem‑solving ability
• Ability to read, interpret, and decipher multiple types of prints
• Ability to lift over 50 lbs.
• Ability to walk/stand for multiple hours a day
• Excellent communication skills
• Background screening (no violations within the last 5 years)
• DOT drug test pass

All employees are eligible to receive some form of company benefits. Full‑time employees who maintain an average of 30 hours worked per week are eligible for health insurance, paid holidays, and PTO. Benefits become effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

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