Utility Locate Technician $23.00-$28.00/hr Jackson, Missouri

Elm-Utility-Services; Jackson (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Cell phone

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSA

HSA

Teladoc

Paid Time Off

Job summary

ELM Utility Services in Jackson, MO, seeks a Utility Locate Technician to mark underground utilities and support safe excavation. You will work outdoors with a company vehicle, completing a daily route while ensuring accuracy and safety.

The role requires color discernment, English literacy, and the ability to operate in an on-call and overtime environment. Starting wages are $23.00–$28.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment drug screen, MVR, and background check.
• High School Diploma or GED; 18+ years old.
• Valid driver’s license required.

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 mobile work system to receive daily tasks.
• On-call rotation and overtime as needed, including nights/weekends when necessary.
• Read and understand instructions in English.

Skills

Independent worker

Color vision

Reading/English literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

LaunchPoint software

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 Jackson, Missouri 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 $23.00-$28.00, 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
• Bonuses for milestone anniversaries

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 III 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