Utility Locate Technician

Gridhawk; Strongsville (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Utility Locate Technicians to join their team. This role involves accurately locating underground facilities and ensuring compliance with client and state requirements. Technicians will utilize advanced tools and technology to perform their duties in diverse environments, showcasing their problem-solving and communication skills. The company values its employees, offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for full-time workers. If you are looking for a supportive workplace where you can grow and make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan (Matched)

Paid Holidays

PTO

Term Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Vision Insurance

Flexible Benefits Plan

Qualifications

• Candidates must pass a background check and DOT drug test.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Locate underground facilities using technology and tools.
• Work in various terrains and weather conditions while ensuring safety.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Ability to Interpret Prints

Physical Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Transmitter

Vacuum Truck

Personal Protective Equipment

Laptop

Smartphone

Job description

Employees love working here, because our people come first at GridHawk. We offer competitive pay and industry-leading employee benefits.

You’ll find that we are one of the fairest and most supportive employers in the locating and damage prevention field.
And, since it’s people who make GridHawk the outstanding company that we are, we are always on the lookout for top talent like you!

Current Openings

Looking for a fulfilling career with GridHawk? Look below to see our open positions and one that may suit you. We look forward to you joining our wonderful team.

Position: Utility Locate Technician

Location: Strongsville, OH

Job Id: 762

# of Openings: 0

Job Description:
Locate Technicians are responsible for accurately locating underground facilities including, but not limited to, telephone communication lines, electric power lines, cable television lines, gas lines, fiber optic lines, water lines, and sewer lines. This position is a key component to ensure that the area is complying with client and state requirements. Service duties include observing, locating, marking, and documenting underground and exposed utility locations. Understanding of doing so using multiple methods is required. Locating technicians will be dispatched to locate and verify for utility customers. Technicians can work independently or in a team environment; in both circumstances, technicians will work under an assigned supervisor. Ability to perform this job takes focus, skill, and the use of machinery and/or tools. GridHawk LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All employees can advance within the company, based on performance and satisfactory.

Requirements:
***In order to obtain employment with GridHawk LLC, candidates MUST complete a background check. Company policy requires no violations within the last 5 years. Candidates MUST also take and pass a DOT drug test.***

All employees of GridHawk LLC are assigned proper technology and work vehicles in order to perform all work-related duties.

We will provide you the tools you need to achieve including:

• Company vehicle, laptop, and smartphone
• All personal protective equipment provided

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

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

All employees are eligible to receive some form of company benefits. Some benefits (including health insurance) are available to regular, full-time employees who maintain an average of 30 hours worked per week. Qualifying employees can enjoy paid holidays and PTO. All benefits will be available the first of the next month following 30 days of employment.

Benefits for full-time employees include:

• Health Insurance
• Term Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Benefits Plan
• 401(k) Savings Plan (Matched by the company)