Advanced Locate Technician

Advanced Locate (SUE) TechnicianDo you want to start your career with a company that values integrity, dedication, and hard work every single day? We offer competitive pay, a generous benefits package, and opportunities for advancement. Blood Hound offers a comprehensive suite of private utility locating and subsurface utility engineering (SUE) services to its diverse customer base, composed of Engineering, Environmental, Utility, Surveying, and other Construction and Infrastructure. Advanced Locate (SUE) Technicians are required to utilize advanced observational skills and deductive reasoning to identify, locate, and mark all utilities within the specified job scope. Successful candidates will possess troubleshooting skills and be willing and able to learn new procedures and technologies. Private utility locating involves marking ALL facilities regardless of ownership or type, including sewer, electric, abandoned facilities, chemical transport, and other exotic utilities. Candidates should be detail oriented and are expected to maintain a professional and positive attitude. The pay for this position is $24-$26/hour, plus commission. The selected candidate may reside anywhere within the Minneapolis, MN area. This position covers but is not limited to: Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Minnesota (as necessary).Why You'll Love Working for Us (Our Benefits):Opportunity for increased responsibility and career advancementMonthly bonus opportunities - Variable monthly bonus paid to you each month, based on meeting or exceeding revenue goalsHigh-quality company vehicle – All work-related expenses are paid. This means you won't be using your personal vehicle for work purposes.Company laptop, phone, and equipment – Advanced technology you can count on.Daily pay – Access your pay when you need it most. Instantly transfer your earnings to your bank the same day.Comprehensive insurance options – A variety of excellent insurance choices, including medical, dental, vision, and life.401(k) with company match – We will help you save for the long term with our competitive 401(k) employer match program.PTO and paid holidays – Even in your first year, so that you can spend time with your loved ones.Tenure Boots Program – Provides a $200 voucher to buy a new pair of work boots on your first anniversary and every year after.Tech Health Desk – Dedicated representatives to get you what you need when you need it.Employee discounts & perks – Outstanding discounts at major retailers and service providers.What We Need from You (Our Requirements):Must have at least 1 year of private locating experience with a demonstrated commitment to quality and attention to detail or 2 years of public locating experience with exposure to multiple utility typesExperience reading CAD, GIS, and MicroStation files is a plusCandidates must be able to pass a 'fit to work' physical examinationOver time, after-hours work and be available for some overnight travelDetail-oriented and able to maintain a professional and positive attitudeWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Blood Hound is a one-stop service for locating any and all underground utilities and structures, even those not covered by free utility marking services. Using state-of-the-art ground penetrating radar (GPR), sewer buoys, EM scanning, and mapping software, we can give you a comprehensive, detailed view of your entire work site. We provide 24/7/365 service by highly trained and certified technicians, who are continually updated on all modern locating techniques. By choosing Blood Hound Underground Utility Locators, you are ensuring your underground facilities are protected and your excavating crew is kept safe.