Utility Locate Technician $23.00-$35.00/hr Kent, Ohio

ELM Utility Services; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Cell phone

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

FSA

HSA

Teladoc

PTO

Job summary

ELM Utility Services in Kent, Ohio is seeking a Utility Locate Technician to support safe excavation by locating and marking underground utilities. You will operate a company vehicle, use marking tools, and follow daily tasks in the LaunchPoint software system.

The role requires color distinction, English comprehension, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work nights/weekends on call. Benefits include a comprehensive rewards package and DOT-safety compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 18+ years of age.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug, MVR, and background check.
• Safety-Sensitive DOT position compliance including regulations and marijuana policy.

Responsibilities

• Work independently outdoors using a company-provided vehicle as a mobile office.
• Locate and mark underground utilities with marking paint, flags, or whiskers.
• Receive daily tasks via mobile work system and complete locate routes.
• Willing to work on-call rotation and overtime, including nights and weekends.
• Distinguish colors and understand written and verbal communications in English.

Skills

Outdoor work

Color vision

English communication

Reading & comprehension

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

ELM Utility Services is an EEO Employer - M/F/Protected Veteran Status

ELM Utility Services, with a team of over 1900 employees nationwide, is offering a great opportunity for a Utility Locate Technicians in the Kent, Ohio 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-$35.00 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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