Locate Technician - Gas - Mentor, OH
$41,600–$41,600 year
On-siteMentor, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Use mechanical equipment to accurately locate underground facilities including gas, water, sewer, electric, and fiber lines. Communicate daily with managers, excavation crews, and homeowners to discuss locate issues. Interpret job order tickets and respond appropriately to ensure customer satisfaction. Read maps and blueprints to determine efficient routes in rural and urban areas. Remove and replace manhole lids while working outdoors in all weather conditions. Perform duties before or after normal business hours as part of an on-call rotation. Requires valid driver's license, ability to lift 50 pounds, and willingness to learn for required certification.
Required Qualifications
- Willingness to learn
- Ability to drive local roads, work outdoors, and to operate independently
- Ability to perform locate duties before or after normal business hours when on call
- Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
- Ability to access restricted and/or controlled areas (such as federal installations)
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to use computer to complete documentation and receive and send email
- Ability to lift, push, and pull at least 50 pounds
- Ability to walk all types of terrain (grass, ditches, wooded areas, gravel, etc.) in and around construction zones and residential, commercial, industrial and rural areas in all types of weather conditions (rain snow, cold, heat, etc.)
- Willingness to walk up to 5 miles in one day, several times a week
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