What are the responsibilities and job description for the Locate Technician position at Blood Hound?
Blood Hound Locating Technician
This position offers qualified locators the opportunity to transfer to the Blood Hound team as a private utility locating technician. Blood Hound uses the most up-to-date utility locating, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), and other technology to provide our customers with an advanced level of service. Blood Hound provides additional training to interested and qualified candidates to further expand and improve the knowledge and skills of our technicians.
Starting wage for this position is $17-$23/hr DOE.
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Private utility locators are required to use advanced observational skills and deductive reasoning to identify, locate, and mark all utilities within a requested job scope. Successful candidates will possess troubleshooting skills and be willing and able to learn new procedures and technologies. Private utility locating involves marking ALL facilities regardless of ownership or type including sewer, electric, abandoned facilities, chemical transport, and other exotic utilities. Candidates should be detail oriented and are expected to maintain a professional and positive attitude.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Ideal candidates will have locating experience with a demonstrated commitment to quality and attention to detail. Experience reading CAD, GIS, and MicroStation files is a plus. Candidates must be able to pass a ‘fit to work’ physical examination, be willing to work overtime, be available for after-hours work, and be available for some overnight travel.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
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