Utility Locate Technician $22.00-$30.00/hr Red Oak, Texas

ELM Utility Services; Red Oak (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Cell phone

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Disability

FSA

H.S.A.

Teladoc

Company Paid Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

6 Paid Holidays

401(k) plan

Boot Reimbursement Program

Elite Performance incentives

Job summary

ELM Utility Services is hiring a Utility Locate Technician for the Red Oak, Texas area. You will locate and mark underground utilities to prevent damage during excavation, using marking paint and flags and supported by the LaunchPoint software system. A company vehicle is provided to travel to job sites from home.

Starting wages range from $22.00 to $30.00 per hour, depending on experience. The role includes on-call rotation and potential overtime, with a comprehensive benefits package and paid

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment drug test.
• Background check and Motor Vehicle Record checked; safety-sensitive DOT position.

Responsibilities

• Work independently outdoors using company vehicle as mobile office, completing a route of locate requests daily.
• Accurately locate and mark underground utilities using marking paint, flags, and whiskers.
• Use the mobile work system to receive daily tasks; may require on-call rotation and overtime, including nights and weekends.

Skills

Valid drivera0d3? license

Safety?DOT compliance

Background check

Drug test

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Marking paint

Flags

Whiskers

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 Red Oak, Texas 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.

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

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER