Underground Utility Locator & Field Technician

GridHawk; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Holidays

PTO

Company vehicle

Job summary

GridHawk LLC is seeking Locate Technicians to accurately locating underground facilities such as telephone lines, electric lines, gas lines and more. The role involves observing, locating, marking and documenting locations using multiple methods and equipment in various terrains.

The position requires ability to work independently or with a team under supervision, with focus, physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs, and willingness to pass a background check and 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.
• Ability to read and interpret prints at a high level.
• 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.
• 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

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Vacuum truck experience

Job description

GridHawk LLC is seeking Locate Technicians to accurately locating underground facilities such as telephone lines, electric lines, gas lines and more. The role involves observing, locating, marking and documenting locations using multiple methods and equipment in various terrains.

The position requires ability to work independently or with a team under supervision, with focus, physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs, and willingness to pass a background check and DOT drug test.