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 compliance with client and state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Observe, locate, mark, and document underground and exposed utility locations.
• Work independently or in a team environment, working under assigned supervisor.
• Perform locates and emergency/on-call locates during regular, overtime, and holiday hours as necessary to meet customer needs.
• Interpret job order tickets, blueprints, and maps to efficiently route and perform duties.
• Communicate with management team, contractors, and utility customers to ensure a damage-free environment.
• Use technology and tools to perform work in various weather conditions and types of terrain.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalency (GED)
• State issued driver's license
• Ability to problem solve
• Read, interpret, and decipher multiple types of prints
• Vacuum truck experience
• Able to lift over 50 lbs
• Able 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

Qualifications

• Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)
• Utility Locating: 1 year (Preferred)

Skills

• Understanding of technology and tools needed
• Ability to work with others and in a supervised team environment

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Dental insurance
• Flexible benefits plan
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance