MI- Utility Locate Technician

GridHawk; St. Johns (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Term life Insurance

Short‑Term Disability

Long‑Term Disability

Vision Insurance

Flexible Benefits Plan

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

Job summary

GridHawk is seeking a Utility Locate Technician in St. Johns, MI. This role involves accurately locating underground utilities such as electric power lines and gas lines and requires skills in machinery and documentation.

Technicians may work independently or as part of a team and must be adaptable to various terrains and weather. Candidates need to have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and exceptional communication skills. The position offers benefits including health insurance, life insurance, and paid time off for full-time employees.

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.
• Pass a background screening (no violations within the last 5 years).
• Pass a DOT drug test.

Responsibilities

• Locate underground facilities by using a transmitter.
• Work in various terrains and weather conditions.
• Interpret job order tickets, blueprints, and maps.
• Perform locates and emergency/on‑call locates.
• Communicate effectively with management and customers.
• Maintain a damage‑free environment.

Job description

Position

MI- Utility Locate Technician

Location

St. Johns, MI

Job Id

2284

Openings

0

Utility Locate Technicians are responsible for accurately locating underground facilities including electric power lines, gas lines, 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 and performing such tasks using multiple methods is required. Locating technicians will be dispatched to locate and verify for utility customer. Technicians can work independently or in a team environment; in both circumstances they work under an assigned supervisor. The ability to perform this job requires focus, skill, and the use of machinery and/or tools.

All employees of GridHawk LLC are assigned proper technology and work vehicles to perform all work‑related duties.

Tools Provided

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

Duties

• Locate underground facilities by using a transmitter and hooking up to a buried facility, pedestal etc.
• Work in and walk over all types of terrain in and around construction zones and residential, commercial, industrial and rural areas in all types of weather conditions.
• Interpret job order tickets, blueprints and maps to efficiently route and perform duties.
• Perform locates and emergency/on‑call locates during regular, overtime and holiday hours as necessary to meet customer needs.
• Perform all work in a timely, professional and efficient manner while effectively communicating and interacting with customers, co‑employees and third parties.
• Communicate 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.
• Pass a background screening (no violations within the last 5 years).
• Pass a DOT drug test.

Background check is required; no violations within the last 5 years. Candidates must take and 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.

Benefits for full‑time employees include:

• 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.