Utility Locate Technician $24.00-$30.00/hr Arlington, Texas

Elm-Utility-Services; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Cell phone provided

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

PTO

Paid holidays

Boot reimbursement

Bonuses for anniversaries

Job summary

ELM Utility Services is hiring a Utility Locate Technician in Arlington, TX. The role involves outdoor field work, using a company vehicle to locate and mark underground utilities to prevent damage during excavation.

You will use the LaunchPoint software and a mobile work system to receive daily tasks. A pre-employment drug screen, valid driver’s license, and DOT safety compliance are required. On-call rotation and overtime may be needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Valid driver’s license and clean Motor Vehicle Record.

Responsibilities

• Work independently outdoors with company vehicle to complete daily locate requests.
• Accurately locate and mark underground utilities using marking paint, flags, and whiskers.
• Use the mobile work system to receive daily tasks.
• Work on‑call rotation and overtime, including nights and weekends when necessary.

Skills

Outdoor work

Driving

Safety awareness

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

LaunchPoint software

Mobile work system

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 Arlington, 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. The range for this position $24.00-$30.00/hr 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.

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