Utility Locate Technician $21.85-$34.00/hr Belgrade, Montana

ELM Utility Services•Belgrade, MT

2d•$22 - $34•Hybrid

About The Position

ELM Utility Services is seeking a Utility Locate Technician to work in the Belgrade, Montana area. The company provides paid training and utilizes its Launch point software system with state-of-the-art technology. Technicians provide a vital service to the community by marking underground utilities to prevent damage to critical facilities such as gas, electric, and communications systems.

Requirements

Ability to pass a pre-employment drug, Motor Vehicle Record, and background check.
High School Diploma or GED.
At least 18 years of age.
Valid driver’s license.
Must comply with all Federal Department of Transportation regulations for a Safety-Sensitive DOT position.
Prohibited from using Marijuana (medical or recreational) due to it being a drug listed in Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act.

Responsibilities

Work independently outdoors utilizing a company-provided vehicle as a mobile office.
Work a route of locate requests daily.
Correctly, safely, and efficiently locate and mark underground utilities, primarily electric and gas lines, using marking paint, flags, and whiskers.
Locate communications or other facilities as needed in some areas.
Complete all necessary digital documentation and paperwork.
Receive daily route and locate requests by logging in each morning from a handheld smartphone in the vehicle/mobile office.
Respond to emergency calls in a timely manner as directed.
Work periodic overtime and weekend on-call rotation as requested.

Benefits

Company vehicle and fuel card
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid-Time Off accrual
Vacation/Sick Time (80 hours per year to start, accruals increase with years of service)
Paid Holidays
Company Phone
Company Laptop
Company equipment
401(k) plan
Boot Reimbursement Program
Paid hands-on training
Annual reviews with the potential for increases