Provides outsourced asset damage‑prevention services for utilities—locating, mapping, leak detection, and watch‑protect.
Locate and mark underground utility lines using specialized equipment.
13 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Downers Grove, IL
Field
Company Size
202 Employees
Service Specialisms
Facility locating
Underground utility locating
Advanced locating
Watch & protect services
Damage prevention
Leak detection / leak surveying
Infrastructure mapping
Private locating
Sector Specialisms
Natural Gas
Electric
Telecom
Water & Sewer
Utilities
Underground Utility Locating
Facility Locating
Advanced Locating
Role
Description
underground locating
transmitter use
job interpretation
emergency locates
customer communication
terrain navigation
Performs all work in a timely, professional and efficient manner while effectively communicating and interacting with customers, co-employees and third parties
Communication with management team, contractor and utility customer to ensure a damage free environment
Locates underground facilities by using a transmitter and hooking up to a buried facility, pedestal etc.
Works in and walks over all types of terrain in and around construction zones and residential, commercial, industrial and rural areas in all types of weather conditions.
Performs locates and emergency/on-call locates during regular, overtime and holiday hours as necessary to meet customer needs.
Interprets job order tickets, blueprints and maps to efficiently route and perform duties.
Requirements
vacuum truck
driver's license
high school
utility locating
computer skills
problem solving
Ability to read and interrupt prints at a high level
Vacuum truck experience A+
Ability to read, interpret, and decipher multiple types of prints
Ability to walk/stand for multiple hours a day
Ability to work with others and in a supervised team environment
In order to obtain employment with GridHawk LLC, candidate MUST complete a background check. Company policy requires no violations within the last 5 years.
Excellent communication skills needed
Pass a DOT drug test
Ability to problem solve
Driver's License (Required)
State issued driver's license
Ability to lift over 50lbs
High school or equivalent (Required)
Pass a Background screening (no violations within the last 5 years)
Utility Locating: 1 year (Preferred)
High School Diploma or equivalency (GED)
Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)
Knowledge of technology and tools needed
Benefits
401(k) Savings Plan (Matched by the company)
All personal protective equipment provided
Company vehicle, laptop and smartphone
Long-Term Disability
Health insurance
Health Insurance
401(k) matching
Vision insurance
Dental Insurance
Life insurance
Term life Insurance
Paid time off
Dental insurance
Health savings account
Flexible Benefits Plan
Flexible spending account
Vision Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
must pass a background check with no violations in the past 5 years.