Locate Technician

Utility Locate Technician Location: Jackson, MI Job Id: 2300 # of Openings: 0 Role Overview Utility Locate Technicians are responsible for accurately locating underground facilities including electric power lines, gas lines, fiber optic lines (minimal). This position is a key component to ensure the area is complying with client and state requirements. Service duties include observing, locating, marking, and documenting underground and exposed utility locations. Understanding of doing so, using multiple methods is required. The locating technician is dispatched to locate and verify for utility customers. Technician can work independently or in a team environment, and in both circumstances the technician will work under an assigned supervisor. Ability to perform this job takes focus, skill, and the use of machinery and/or tools. Company policy requires all employees to complete a background check with no violations within the last 5 years and take and pass a DOT drug test. GridHawk LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All employees are assigned proper technology and work vehicles to perform all work-related duties. Tools & Equipment Provided Company vehicle, laptop and smartphone All personal protective equipment Duties Locate underground facilities by using a transmitter and hooking up to a buried facility, pedestal, etc. Work in and walk over all types of terrain in and around construction zones and residential, commercial, industrial and rural areas in all types of weather conditions. Interpret job order tickets, blueprints and maps to efficiently route and perform duties. Perform locates and emergency/on-call locates during regular, overtime and holiday hours as necessary to meet customer needs. Perform all work in a timely, professional and efficient manner while effectively communicating and interacting with customers, co-employees and third parties. Communicate with management team, contractor and utility customer to ensure a damage-free environment. Maintain knowledge of technology and tools needed. Work with others and in a supervised team environment. Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalency (GED) State issued driver's license Ability to problem solve Ability to read, interpret, and decipher multiple types of prints Ability to lift over 50 lbs. Ability to walk/stand for multiple hours a day Excellent communication skills Pass a background screening (no violations within the last 5 years) Pass a DOT drug test Employee Benefits All employees are eligible to receive some form of company benefits. Some benefits, including health insurance, are available to regular, full-time employees who maintain an average of 30 hours worked per week. Qualifying employees can enjoy paid holidays and PTO. All benefits will be available the first of the next month following 30 days of employment. Health Insurance Term life Insurance Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability Vision Insurance Flexible Benefits Plan 401(k) Savings Plan (Matched by the company) #J-18808-Ljbffr