Gas Locate Technician
$41,600–$41,600 year
On-siteSalisbury, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Use locating equipment to determine the location of gas lines in a designated area and mark the area with paint and flags to prevent damage to utility infrastructure. Some hand digging to unearth gas lines may be required. Develop knowledge and understanding of underground utility infrastructure. Follow all company, client, state, and federal damage prevention guidelines. As a technician in our Advanced Gas Operations division, you may locate other utilities in addition to gas lines, depending upon the project to which you are assigned. These are daytime, full-time positions. We have a 48-hour turnaround time on many locates, which means we generally work the day after holidays and some weekends, as needed. Must be able to work overtime, weekend shifts, and on-call shifts (including nights and weekends), dependent upon the needs of the business.
Required Qualifications
- Able and willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions
- Available to work overtime, weekends, and on-call shifts as needed
- Ability to travel locally during the business day; some out-of-area or overnight travel may be expected
- Able to pass a drug screen
- Valid driver's license
- Safe driving record
- Able to stand and walk for long periods of time on varying types of terrain; bend and stoop; lift heavy items up to 75 lbs
- Able to distinguish between colors used to identify wiring and mark underground utilities
- Proficiency with technology
- Able to read, understand, and reference locate tickets, as well as maps and prints
- Possess basic math skill to calculate distances
- Able to communicate clearly with colleagues, customers, contractors, and homeowners
Desired Qualifications
- Previous outdoor experience
- Customer service experience
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