Locate Technician

Job Overview

Locate Technicians play a vital role in determining the exact position of underground utilities such as telephone lines, electric cables, fiber optics, gas pipes, water mains, and sewer lines. This role ensures compliance with client and state requirements through careful observation, marking, and recording of underground and exposed utilities using varied locating techniques and equipment. Technicians may operate individually or in teams under supervisory direction, requiring precision, focus, and proficiency with specialized tools.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify underground facilities using transmitters by connecting to buried infrastructures like pedestals.
• Traverse diverse terrains including construction zones, residential, commercial, industrial, and rural settings, in all weather conditions.
• Analyze and interpret job tickets, blueprints, and maps to optimize routing and task execution.
• Complete routine and emergency locate requests, including overtime and holidays, as required to meet customer demands.
• Maintain professional, timely, and efficient communication with clients, coworkers, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with management, contractors, and utility customers to uphold a damage-free work environment.
• Utilize appropriate technological tools and equipment.
• Work effectively both independently and within supervised team settings.

Candidate Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid state-issued driver's license.
• Strong problem-solving aptitude.
• Competency in reading and interpreting varied print diagrams and blueprints at an advanced level.
• Experience operating vacuum trucks is a significant advantage.
• Physical capability to lift over 50 pounds and stand or walk for extended periods.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Successful completion of background check with no violations in the past five years.
• Pass DOT-mandated drug testing.

Equipment and Tools Provided

• Company vehicle.
• Laptop and smartphone for work use.
• All necessary personal protective equipment.

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Typically 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday.
• On-call availability with weekend work as needed.

Company Benefits

Eligible full-time employees (working at least 30 hours weekly) qualify for comprehensive benefits starting the first day of the following month after 30 days of employment. These benefits include:

• Health, dental, vision insurance.
• Term life insurance and disability coverage (short and long-term).
• Flexible benefits plan.
• Employer-matched 401(k) savings plan.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.

Additional Employment Conditions

• Employment contingent on passing a background check (no recent violations within 5 years).
• Must pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test.
• Adherence to safety and compliance standards at all times.