Utility Locate Technician $22.00-$30.00/hr Garland, Texas

About the role

ELM Utility Services, with a team of over 1,900 employees nationwide, is offering a great opportunity for a Utility Locate Technician in the Garland, Texas area. ELM Technicians are essential in their communities, ensuring that gas, electric, and communication systems are dependable and well‑maintained. They perform high‑quality utility marking to avoid damage during excavation of these vital facilities. Our technicians use the advanced LaunchPoint software system, which incorporates the latest technology to create efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Working independently outdoors with your company‑provided vehicle as your mobile office, you will complete a route of locate requests each day.
• Accurately, safely, and efficiently locate and mark underground utilities using marking paint, flags, and sometimes whiskers.
• Use your mobile work system to receive your daily tasks.
• Must be able to work on‑call rotation and overtime as needed; this may include working nights and weekends when necessary.

Requirements

• Ability to pass a pre‑employment drug test, Motor Vehicle Record check, and background check.
• This is a Safety‑Sensitive DOT position that must comply with all Federal Department of Transportation regulations; the use of marijuana (medical or recreational) is prohibited.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license.

Benefits

• Company vehicle, fuel card, and cell phone provided for you to take home each day – start your day from home and drive directly to your first job site.
• Optional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, FSA, H.S.A., Teladoc.
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