Underground Utility Locator – Field Tech with Vehicle

GridHawk LLC; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Term life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Vision Insurance

Flexible Benefits Plan

401(k) Savings Plan (Matched)

Job summary

GridHawk LLC is seeking Locate Technicians to accurately locate underground facilities such as telephone lines, power lines, gas lines, and water/sewer lines. You will observe, mark, and document locations, using multiple methods and working under a supervisor.

This position requires focus, physical effort, and use of machinery, with a company vehicle, laptop, and phone provided. Candidates must pass a background check and a DOT drug test.

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.
• Vacuum truck experience A+.
• Ability to lift over 50lbs.
• Ability to walk/stand for multiple hours a day.
• Excellent communication skills needed.
• 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

Problem solving

Reading prints

Communication skills

Lifting ability

Stamina (walk/stand)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

State driver’s license

Tools

Vacuum truck

Job description

GridHawk LLC is seeking Locate Technicians to accurately locate underground facilities such as telephone lines, power lines, gas lines, and water/sewer lines. You will observe, mark, and document locations, using multiple methods and working under a supervisor.

This position requires focus, physical effort, and use of machinery, with a company vehicle, laptop, and phone provided. Candidates must pass a background check and a DOT drug test.