Utility Locate Technician- Canastota, NY
About The Position
Premier Infrastructure & Energy, a subcontractor to National Grid, is seeking entry-level candidates for a full-time Utility Locate Technician position in Canastota, NY. This role involves working outdoors year-round, independently locating underground gas and electric lines using electronic equipment and map reading. The company provides paid training and a competitive benefits package, with opportunities for overtime during busy months. Locators will travel to assigned work sites to identify and mark underground facilities, take pictures, and complete related paperwork.
Requirements
- Entry level candidate
- Enjoy being outdoors
- Working independently
- Initiative to learn something new
- Able to pass a drug screen
- Valid NYS Driver's License
- Ability to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms up to 2/3rd of the time
- Ability to lift up to 25lbs
- Ability to talk and hear over 2/3rds of time
Responsibilities
- Learn technical material
- Organize & prioritize locate tickets to be completed during the work day
- Travel to assigned work site & perform locate, identify & mark underground facilities
- Understand & reference records, maps & prints to accurately locate underground facilities
- Utilize locating equipment & follow locating procedures to ensure accurate, quality locates
- Re-check records & verify marks for accuracy to avoid possible underground facility damage. Contact Supervisor when in need of assistance
- Ability to use laptop computer & company software to indicate time worked & identify underground facility located for billing purposes
- Take & process pictures of respective locates
- Check company vehicle, equipment & supplies before leaving for first locate on daily basis
- Ensure equipment is fully operational
- Available to work overtime, weekends, and on-call shifts as needed
Benefits
- Starting rate of $21.00 an hour with a $0.50 increase after the training period.
- Yearly pay increases plus the potential for bonuses
- Paid training
- 10 paid holidays
- 5 (40 hours) PTO days for the first 2 years; PTO increases with tenure
- 7 (56 hours) sick days
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- 401K- 100% match up to 3%
- Company vehicle and fuel card
- Company laptop and cellphone
- All equipment necessary to complete the job
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
