Underground Utility Locator & Field Technician

GridHawk; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan (Matched)

Paid holidays and PTO

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Vision Insurance

Flexible Benefits Plan

Job summary

GridHawk is seeking a Locate Technician to locate and verify underground utility lines in diverse environments, including residential and industrial sites.

The role requires reading prints, following orders, and performing on-call locates as needed. Candidates must pass a background check and a DOT drug test. Company vehicles and equipment are provided, with comprehensive safety gear and benefits for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to read, interpret, and decipher construction prints.

Responsibilities

• Locate underground facilities using transmitters and maps.
• Work in varied terrains and weather conditions.
• Interpret job orders, blueprints, and maps to route duties.
• Perform locates during regular, overtime, or on-call hours as needed.
• Communicate with customers and team to ensure safe, damage-free work.
• Coordinate with management and clients to maintain safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Reading prints

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

GridHawk is seeking a Locate Technician to locate and verify underground utility lines in diverse environments, including residential and industrial sites.

The role requires reading prints, following orders, and performing on-call locates as needed. Candidates must pass a background check and a DOT drug test. Company vehicles and equipment are provided, with comprehensive safety gear and benefits for full-time staff.