Underground Utility Watch & Protect Technician

GridHawk; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 57,308,160 - 68,769,792; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and matching

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

GridHawk LLC, the Premier Provider for Utility Services, is seeking a Watch and Protect Technician in Muncie, IN. The role involves overseeing contractors during digs near gas facilities, monitoring excavations to prevent damage, and auditing field crews for safety.

Requirements include one year of underground utility locating experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver’s license. Company provides vehicle, laptop, and PPE.

Qualifications

• One year of underground utility locating experience.
• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Compare real-world conditions to record documentation to identify errors and omissions.
• Verify location of all client facilities within specified dig extents.
• Watch and protect client facilities within a given area as directed by the client.
• Understand contractor’s means and methods for subsurface installations.
• Monitor and provide surveillance of critical infrastructure where excavations are known to be taking place or will be soon.
• Contact excavators and schedule monitoring of critical excavation.
• Prevent damage to client facilities by monitoring excavations near critical infrastructure.
• Locate and mark underground facilities using industry tools, standards, and methods, including locating devices and utility maps.
• Perform ticket audits to ensure locators are accurately locating facilities and following proper marking procedures.

Skills

Independent work

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Safety knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Locating equipment

Locating devices

Utility maps

Job description

GridHawk LLC, the Premier Provider for Utility Services, is seeking a Watch and Protect Technician in Muncie, IN. The role involves overseeing contractors during digs near gas facilities, monitoring excavations to prevent damage, and auditing field crews for safety.

Requirements include one year of underground utility locating experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver’s license. Company provides vehicle, laptop, and PPE.