Locate Technician - Slidell, LA

Pro-Pipe,Inc • Slidell, LA

1d • $23 - $25

About The Position

Benchmark, a division of National Underground Group, provides damage-prevention solutions to utility companies and municipalities, as well as private utility-locating services to homeowners and contractors. The company uses 811-call-center contracts to locate and mark underground gas, water, sewer, electric, telephone, cable television, and fiber facilities before excavation. Safety, high-quality work, and customer service are priorities.

The Locate Technician uses mechanical and technical equipment to identify underground utilities, communicates with managers, excavation crews, and homeowners, interprets work orders, reads maps and blueprints, and travels to locate sites in rural and urban areas. The role also includes removing and replacing manhole lids. Instructor-led training is required to receive locator certification. The position involves outdoor work in varied terrain and weather, and may require on-call locating before or after normal business hours. The stated pay range is $23–$25 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

• Willingness to learn; instructor-led training is required to receive locator certification.
• Ability to drive local roads, work outdoors, and operate independently.
• Ability to perform locating duties before or after normal business hours when on call.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• No accidents within the past 12 months.
• Ability to access restricted or controlled areas, such as federal installations.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to use a computer to complete documentation and send and receive email.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk varied terrain, including grass, ditches, wooded areas, and gravel, in and around construction zones and residential, commercial, industrial, and rural areas in varied weather conditions.
• Ability to walk up to 5 miles in one day several times a week.

Responsibilities

• Use mechanical and technical equipment to accurately locate underground telephone, electrical power, cable television, gas, fiber optic, water, and sewer facilities.
• Communicate and interact daily with managers, excavation crews, and homeowners about locate issues.
• Interpret job order tickets and respond appropriately to support customer satisfaction.
• Read maps and blueprints to locate utilities accurately.
• Determine efficient routes to locate sites in rural and urban areas.
• Remove and replace manhole lids.

Benefits

• Competitive time off plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance available.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Bonus opportunity based on personal and company performance.
• Career training and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed