Utility Locator / Signal Technician

HNTB Corporation; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in Gainesville, GA is seeking an experienced Utility Locator / Signal Technician to identify and mark GDOT-owned underground infrastructure and support signal maintenance as needed. Based in Gainesville, you will handle GDOT locate requests, document field activities, perform on-site material tests, and coordinate with supervisors.

You will operate electronic locating equipment in all weather, review field markings, and contribute to safe, timely project delivery across the

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent with relevant construction experience.
• Experience reviewing GDOT or utility locate requests and responding within required timeframes.
• Familiarity with utility locating equipment and traffic control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, observe, document, and verify work in progress to ensure compliance with schedule and plans.
• Identify and mark GDOT-owned underground infrastructure using locating equipment.
• Maintain daily field reports with contractor activities, quantities, and equipment used.
• Perform on-site material testing and produce as-constructed sketches as required.
• Support GDOT signal maintenance activities as needed.

Skills

Field inspection

Locate requests

Equipment operation

Traffic control knowledge

Reading plans

Computer literacy

Team communication

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

Tools

Electronic locating equipment

Job description

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What We're Looking For At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

We are seeking an experienced Utility Locator / Signal Technician for current and future Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) locate requests around the Gainesville, GA area. This role is responsible for receiving and responding to locate requests, identifying and marking GDOT-owned underground infrastructure, and documenting field activities. This position will also support signal maintenance activities on an as needed basis. The successful candidate can work independently in the field using electronic locating equipment. This position will be based in Gainesville, GA and surrounding area.

What You'll Do:

• Inspects, observes, documents, and verifies work in progress by the construction contractor to ensure compliance with project schedule, contract documents, and plans.
• Confirms procedures are followed and material used conforms to specifications.
• Utilizes engineering inspection practices to perform complicated mathematical calculations and measurements of completed work to date.
• Maintains Inspector's daily report of assigned work activities, contactor labor and equipment, quantity of material received and verified.
• Performs on-site material testing and produces as-constructed sketches as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent and 6 years of construction related experience. All required jurisdictional certificates and state requirements.

What You'll Bring:

• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Good organizational skills and working effectively within time constraints.
• Experience in reviewing Utility/811 locate requests and respond within required timeframes.
• Ability to electronic utility-locating equipment to physically locate underground facilities.
• Possess basic knowledge of standard traffic control procedures/guidelines relating to traffic control device installation and/or repair as set forth in the MUTCD.
• Possess basic knowledge of various traffic control devices and related installation and/or maintenance procedures.
• Ability to accurately locate and recognize pertinent information on basic highway/roadway plans, maps, electrical diagrams/schematics.
• Possess basic knowledge of Departmental policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with basic computer applications.
• Ability to receive and respond to verbal communications in an appropriate manner.
• Ability to work and communicate with supervisors and co-workers in a professional and cooperative manner.
• Possesses the eye-hand coordination necessary to perform electrical wiring and physical strength and agility necessary to lift heavy equipment and materials.
• Display a high level of commitment toward work and a high standard of ethical conduct.
• Ability to reason and select appropriate processes/guidelines to follow.
• Commitment to providing quality customer service.
• Ability to install, maintains and/or repair traffic control devices and related equipment.

What We Prefer:

• At least 4 years of verifiable GDOT CEI or utility locating experience.
• Experience operating electronic underground utility-locating equipment.
• Knowledge of underground conduit, fiber optic, communications and electrical infrastructure.
• Ability to distinguish utility marking colors and interpret field markings.
• Experience documenting field investigations and completed utility locates.
• Possess working knowledge of standard electrical codes/guidelines and basic electrical wiring.

Locations: Atlanta, GA, Gainesville, GA.

NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES: HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees. At HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country. You don’t have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTB’s spark has connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities. Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value. When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee-owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees. We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive workplace. We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated and respected. Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer HNTB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate.

Work Authorization In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will only employ qualified individuals legally authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required. HNTB participates in E-Verify Know your rights: Right to Work.

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