Underground Utility Locator - Field Technician

GridHawk LLC; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Term Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

GridHawk LLC is seeking a Locate Technician to locate and document underground utilities across various terrains. You will operate equipment, review blueprints, and perform on-call locates to meet client needs. A valid driver’s license, DOT drug test, and background check are required.

Applicants should be comfortable working independently or in teams, under supervision, and capable of lifting heavy loads while maintaining safety and accuracy in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• State issued driver’s license required.
• Ability to problem solve and read/interprete prints.
• Vacuum truck experience preferred.
• Ability to lift over 50 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Pass a Background screening (no violations within last 5 years) and DOT drug test.

Responsibilities

• Locate underground facilities by using transmitters and connecting to buried facilities.
• Work in varied terrains and weather conditions in construction, residential, commercial, and rural areas.
• Interpret job orders, blueprints, and maps to plan routes and duties.
• Perform locates and emergency locates during regular, overtime and holidays as needed.
• Communicate with management, contractors and utility customers to ensure safe, damage-free environments.

Skills

Problem solving

Excellent communication

Print reading/interpreting

Physical ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Vacuum truck experience

Driver's license

Job description

GridHawk LLC is seeking a Locate Technician to locate and document underground utilities across various terrains. You will operate equipment, review blueprints, and perform on-call locates to meet client needs. A valid driver’s license, DOT drug test, and background check are required.

Applicants should be comfortable working independently or in teams, under supervision, and capable of lifting heavy loads while maintaining safety and accuracy in all weather conditions.