Locate Technician (Entry Level) - Edison, NJ
$41,600–$41,600 year
On-siteEdison, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Locate Technician responsibilities include locating underground utilities, troubleshooting, and marking the ground with paint and flags to promote damage prevention. The role includes on-the-job training, independent work outdoors in all weather, using a laptop to receive and document tickets, reading maps and blueprints to determine locating methods, using locating equipment, and communicating effectively with peers, managers, and homeowners. Candidate must be comfortable with a flexible schedule including some evenings, weekends, and holidays, and meet physical requirements such as walking substantial distances and lifting equipment as needed. The position offers training, paid holidays, PTO, a 401(k) with company match, and company-provided vehicles with a fuel card, with home-office use.
Required Qualifications
- Eighteen years of age or older
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver license with an acceptable driving record
- Ability to walk up to 5 miles a day 2-3 times a week
- Ability to carry up to 5 lbs of electronic locating equipment for extended periods of time; lifting objects up to 25 lbs or lifting in excess of 75 lbs with tool aids
- Pass pre-employment background and drug screening
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