MI- Utility Locate Technician

GridHawk; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

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

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

GridHawk in Lansing, MI, is seeking a Utility Locate Technician responsible for accurately locating underground facilities such as electric and gas lines. The position ensures compliance with client and state regulations through fieldwork in diverse environments and weather conditions.

Applicants must have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and strong communication skills. Benefits include health insurance, paid holidays, and a 401(k) savings plan. Candidates must pass a background check and a DOT drug test.

Qualifications

• Must possess a state-issued driver's license.
• Ability to walk/stand for multiple hours a day.
• Ability to read and interpret various types of prints.

Responsibilities

• Locates underground facilities using a transmitter.
• Communicates effectively with management and customers.
• Performs on-call locates and emergency work as needed.

Skills

Ability to problem-solve

Excellent communication skills

Ability to lift over 50 lbs

Ability to read and interpret prints

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency (GED)

Tools

Transmitter

Company vehicle

Laptop

Smartphone

Personal protective equipment

Job description

Utility Locate Technician

Location: Lansing, MI

Job Id: 2287

# of Openings: 0

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 ensuring that the area complies with client and state requirements. Service duties include observing, locating, marking, and documenting underground and exposed utility locations. Understanding of multiple methods is required. The locating technician will be dispatched to locate and verify for utility customers. The technician can work independently or in a team environment and will work under the assigned supervisor in both circumstances. Ability to perform this job requires 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.

To obtain employment with GridHawk LLC, the candidate must complete a background check. Company policy requires no violations within the last five 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.

Tools and Equipment

We will provide the tools you need to achieve including:

• 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
• Ability to lift over 50 lbs
• Ability to walk/stand for multiple hours a day
• Excellent communication skills needed
• Ability to read and interpret prints at a high level
• Pass a background screening (no violations within the last five 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.

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

GridHawk LLC is an equal‑opportunity employer.