Locate Technician

About the role

Locate Technicians are responsible for accurately locating underground facilities including, but not limited to, telephone communication lines, electric power lines, cable television lines, gas lines, fiber optic lines, water lines, and sewer lines. This position is a key component to ensure that the area is complying with client and state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Observe, locate, mark, and document underground and exposed utility locations.
• 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.
• Communicate with management team, contractors, and utility customers to ensure a damage-free environment.
• Show knowledge of technology and tools needed.
• Work independently or in a team environment, working under assigned supervisors.

Requirements

• 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
• Vacuum truck experience

Qualifications

• Able to lift over 50 lbs
• Able to walk/stand for multiple hours a day
• Excellent communication skills needed
• Pass a Background screening (no violations within the last 5 years)
• Pass a DOT drug test

Skills

• A+

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible benefits plan
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job description.

Schedule

The schedule is 10-hour shifts Monday to Friday, with weekends as needed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience

One year of computer skills is preferred.

License/Certification

A driver's license is required.