Underground Locate Technician – Field Utility Locates

GridHawk; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; 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公司)

Job summary

GridHawk is seeking Locate Technicians to accurately locate underground utilities including telephone lines, power, gas, fiber, water, and sewer. You will observe, locate, mark, and document locations, working independently or with a team under supervision. Applicants must pass a background check and a DOT drug test.

A state driver's license, problem solving, and the ability to read prints are required. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, and paid time

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills needed.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to read, interpret, and decipher multiple types of prints.
• Pass a Background screening (no violations within the last 5 years).
• Pass a DOT drug test.

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

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem solving

Reading prints

Reading blueprints

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

GridHawk is seeking Locate Technicians to accurately locate underground utilities including telephone lines, power, gas, fiber, water, and sewer. You will observe, locate, mark, and document locations, working independently or with a team under supervision. Applicants must pass a background check and a DOT drug test.

A state driver's license, problem solving, and the ability to read prints are required. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, and paid time