MI- Utility Locate Technician

GridHawk

Kalamazoo (MI)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

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

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

A utility service company in Kalamazoo, Michigan is seeking Utility Locate Technicians. The role involves locating underground facilities and interpreting blueprints and maps. Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED, a valid state driver’s license, and the ability to lift 50 lbs. Successful candidates will work in varying weather conditions and communicate effectively with customers. Benefits include health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and more.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalency (GED).
State issued driver's license.
Ability to lift over 50lbs.
Ability to walk/stand for multiple hours a day.

Responsibilities

Locates underground facilities using a transmitter.
Interprets job order tickets, blueprints, and maps.
Performs locates and emergency/on-call duties.

Skills

Ability to problem solve

Excellent communication skills

Ability to read and interpret prints

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency (GED)

Job description

Overview

Utility Locate Technicians are responsible for accurately locating underground facilities including electric power lines, gas lines, and fiber optic lines (minimal). 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 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.

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

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.
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