Utility Locate Technician - South Houston, TX

Job Description

Job Description

About the Company

Centric Services (“Centric”) delivers industry-leading natural gas transmission and distribution services through its Hooks and UniGas divisions. Centric serves ground-up commercial and residential developments, as well as master-planned communities in all major metropolitan markets across Texas. Centric is rapidly expanding due to its commercial and operational agility and is dedicated to bridging infrastructure gaps through strategic value creation and continuous innovation. Centric strives to create a caring and open culture where employees can grow and develop alongside the business.

About the Role

We are looking for a Locate Technician is responsible for learning the Centric Services way. A Locate Technician places a high priority on safety and quality while driving, parking, and performing line locating. The Technician uses magnetic sensing equipment and maps to identify the location of underground utility lines and pipes. Color coded spray paint is used to mark the location and type (gas and fiber) of the underground line.

Line locating work is performed by driving and walking long distances from site to site. This role requires a high level of physical activity and working in a wide variety of weather conditions. Crouching, bending, lifting, and stooping is required in order to perform this role. Digging with a shovel is sometimes required.

This is a field-based position, in which you would be reporting to our warehouse location then traveling out into the field for your work within our Centric communities.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions:

• Receives work tickets from the Korweb system.
• Reads and interprets utility maps showing underground utilities.
• Utilizes an RD7100 to detect location of underground utilities.
• Digs with a shovel as necessary to pin-point the location of underground utilities.
• Marks the path and type of utility lines using correct florescent paint color.
• Follows strict Utility, State and Federal guidelines for Utility Line Marking.
• Provides records of work performed using a Company issued iPhone and iPad.
• Wears assigned personal protective equipment (PPE) and company uniform.
• Follows safety, quality, and operational procedures.
• Completes assigned routes and work orders on the assigned date.
• Participates in safety meetings.
• Provides timely reports and documentation to management per procedures.
• Escalates issues and questions to Supervisor per procedures.
• Shows courtesy and professionalism when dealing with customers and other employees.
• Maintains a satisfactory attendance record.
• Keeps assigned vehicle clean.
• Reports customer, equipment, and vehicle issues immediately.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1+ years of related experience
• Ability to walk long distances consecutively, up to 3 miles.
• Ability to obtain OQ Certifications within three (3) months of hire.
• Required to be on a rotating schedule of On-Call Duty once the employee acquires Field Technician II status.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred related experience in a field operations environment.
• Understanding of local codes and regulations.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Job requires employee to stand on his/her feet for extended periods of time, climb ladders, walk considerable distances on worksite, lift objects up to 50 lbs, pulling, pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, stooping, and crouching.
• Work is performed outside with the exposure of weather extremes such as but not limited to, heat, rain, and cold.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to excessive due to high traffic areas and/or areas of construction

Benefits

• Competitive base pay + bonus
• Great benefits (BCBS of Texas)
• Generous PTO
• 10 Company Paid Holidays
• 401(k) plan with 5% match

Centric Infrastructure Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status