Utility Locate Technician

About ELM Utility Services

ELM Utility Services, a nationwide employer with over 1900 team members, is recruiting a Utility Locate Technician based in Red Oak, Texas. Our technicians play a vital role within their communities by ensuring gas, electric, and communication utilities remain reliable and secure. Utilizing cutting-edge LaunchPoint software, they accurately mark underground utilities to prevent damage during excavation activities.

Compensation and Benefits

• The starting pay ranges from $22.00 to $30.00 per hour, depending on candidate experience.
• Employees receive a company vehicle, fuel card, and cell phone to take home daily, enabling direct travel from home to job sites.
• Optional benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Teladoc services.
• Company-paid life insurance is provided.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrues up to 80 hours yearly, increasing with tenure, alongside six paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan participation is available.
• Boot reimbursement program and performance-based incentive opportunities (Elite Performance incentives) are included.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate independently outdoors using a company-assigned vehicle as a mobile office to complete daily locate requests.
• Precisely, safely, and efficiently identify and mark underground utilities using paint, flags, and marking whiskers.
• Manage daily assignments via a mobile work system.
• Participate in on-call rotations and work overtime as necessary, potentially including night and weekend shifts.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Must successfully clear pre-employment testing, including drug screening, motor vehicle record, and background checks.
• Position is safety-sensitive under Department of Transportation regulations; marijuana use (medical or recreational) is prohibited.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED and be at least 18 years old.
• Hold a valid driver’s license.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

ELM Utility Services is an equal opportunity employer, supporting diversity and inclusion regardless of gender, disability, or veteran status.