Utility Locate Technician $22.00-$30.00/hr Lincoln, Nebraska

Elm-Utility-Services; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Cell phone

Medical insurance (optional)

Dental insurance (optional)

Vision insurance (optional)

Life insurance (optional)

Disability insurance (optional)

FSA

HSA

Teladoc

PTO

Paid holidays

401(k)

Boot reimbursement

Elite performance incentives

Job summary

Elm Utility Services in Lincoln, Nebraska is hiring a Utility Locate Technician to join a nationwide team of over 1900 employees. You will perform high-quality utility marking to prevent excavation damage and support gas, electric, and communication systems, using LaunchPoint software and field tools.

The role requires outdoor work in a company vehicle, on-call rotations, overtime when needed, and adherence to DOT safety regulations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to read and understand English.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug, MVR, and background checks.
• Safety-Sensitive DOT position compliance is required.

Responsibilities

• Complete a daily route of locate requests.
• Locate and mark underground utilities using marking paint and flags.
• Use mobile work system to receive daily tasks.
• Work independently outdoors with company vehicle; on-call rotation and overtime as needed.
• Must distinguish colors and follow written/verbal instructions in English.

Skills

Outdoor work

Independent worker

English reading/writing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

LaunchPoint software

Marking tools (paint, flags)

Job description

ELM Utility Services, with a team of over 1900 employees nationwide, is offering a great opportunity for a Utility Locate Technician in the Lincoln, Nebraska area. ELM Technicians are essential in their communities, ensuring that gas, electric, and communication systems are dependable and well-maintained. They perform high-quality utility marking to avoid damage during excavation of these vital facilities. Our technicians use the advanced LaunchPoint software system, which incorporates the latest technology to create efficiencies. Starting wages for this position will be $22.00-$30.00, depending on experience.

Our Total Rewards Package Includes:

• Company vehicle, fuel card, and cell phone are provided for you to take home each day. This provides you with the convenience of starting your day from home and driving directly to your first job site instead of reporting to the office each day.

• Optional benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, FSA, H.S.A., and Teladoc.

• Company Paid Life Insurance

• Paid-Time Off (PTO) for vacation and sick time (Accrues up to 80 hours per full year and increases with years of service.)

• 6 Paid Holidays

• 401(k) plan

• Boot Reimbursement Program

• Elite Performance incentives

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Working independently outdoors with your company-provided vehicle as your mobile office, you will complete a route of locate requests each day

• Accurately, safely, and efficiently locate and mark underground utilities using marking paint, flags, and sometimes whiskers

• Use your mobile work system to receive your daily tasks

• Must be able to work on-call rotation and overtime as needed. This may include working on nights and weekends when necessary.

• Must be able to distinguish colors and read/understand both written and verbal communication and instructions in English.

Qualifications:

• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug, Motor Vehicle Record, and background check. ***Please note: This is a Safety-Sensitive DOT position that must comply with all Federal Department of Transportation regulations. The use of Marijuana remains a drug listed in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, and the use of marijuana (medical or recreational) is prohibited.

• High School Diploma or GED & at least 18 years of age

• Valid driver’s license

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