Locate Technician

Gridhawk Llc

The Role

Overview

Locate and document underground utility lines using specialized equipment.

Key Responsibilities

  • underground locates
  • emergency locates
  • blueprint reading
  • stakeholder coordination
  • field operations
  • customer interaction

Tasks

-Performs locates and emergency/on-call locates during regular, overtime and holiday hours as necessary to meet customer needs. -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. -Performs all work in a timely, professional and efficient manner while effectively communicating and interacting with customers, co-employees and third parties -Interprets job order tickets, blueprints and maps to efficiently route and perform duties. -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.

Requirements

  • driver's license
  • high school
  • computer skills
  • utility locating
  • vacuum truck
  • problem solving

What You Bring

-Pass a DOT drug test -Ability to walk/stand for multiple hours a day -Ability to read and interrupt prints at a high level -Knowledge of technology and tools needed -Driver's License (Required) -Ability to problem solve -Excellent communication skills needed -Pass a Background screening (no violations within the last 5 years) -In order to obtain employment with GridHawk LLC, candidate MUST complete a background check. Company policy requires no violations within the last 5 years. -Ability to lift over 50lbs -State issued driver's license -Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred) -High school or equivalent (Required) -Ability to work with others and in a supervised team environment -Ability to read, interpret, and decipher multiple types of prints -High School Diploma or equivalency (GED) -Utility Locating: 1 year (Preferred) -Vacuum truck experience A+

Benefits

-Long-Term Disability -Health savings account -Paid time off -Term life Insurance -Company vehicle, laptop and smartphone -Dental insurance -Health insurance -Vision insurance -Life insurance -Flexible spending account -Dental Insurance -401(k) Savings Plan (Matched by the company) -Short-Term Disability -Flexible Benefits Plan -All personal protective equipment provided -Vision Insurance -Health Insurance -401(k) matching

The Company

About Gridhawk Llc

-Provides high-stakes utility services, including mapping, leak surveying, and watching-protecting. -Utilizes advanced routing systems and field experts for precise subsurface work. -Serves key infrastructure operators like gas, electric, water, sewer, and telecom. -Leverages technology with on-site expertise to ensure safety and efficiency.

Sector Specialisms

Natural Gas

Electric

Telecom

Water & Sewer

Utilities

Underground Utility Locating

Facility Locating

Advanced Locating

Watch & Protect Services

Leak Survey

Facility Mapping

Damage Prevention

Private Location

Maintenance

Remediation

Security Clearance

-background check required; no violations within the last 5 years.