Utility Locate Technician

About ELM Utility Services

With a nationwide workforce exceeding 1,900 employees, ELM Utility Services proudly serves communities by ensuring the reliable and safe management of gas, electric, and communication infrastructures. Our Utility Locate Technicians play an essential role in marking underground utilities to prevent damage during excavation activities. Technicians utilize the advanced LaunchPoint software system, incorporating cutting-edge technology to maximize operational efficiency.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting hourly pay ranges from $23.00 to $30.00 based on experience.
• Company vehicle, fuel card, and cell phone provided for home use, enabling direct travel to job sites without needing to visit the office first.
• Optional health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (H.S.A.), and Teladoc services.
• Company-funded Life Insurance coverage.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrues up to 80 hours annually for vacation and sick leave, increasing with seniority.
• Six paid holidays per year.
• 401(k) retirement plan participation.
• Boot reimbursement program.
• Performance-based incentives under the Elite Performance program.

Role and Responsibilities

• Operate independently outdoors, using a company-provided vehicle as a mobile office to complete daily locate request routes.
• Precisely and safely locate and mark underground utilities using paint, flags, and whiskers where needed.
• Use a mobile work system to access and complete assigned daily tasks.
• Participate in on-call rotations and overtime as required, including night and weekend shifts when necessary.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Must pass pre-employment drug screening, Motor Vehicle Record check, and background investigation.
• This position is safety-sensitive and governed by Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Use of marijuana, whether 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 Employer

ELM Utility Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of gender, disability, or protected veteran status.