About The Position

ELM Utility Services is hiring a Utility Locate Technician in the Temple, Texas area. Technicians help protect underground gas, electric, and communication systems from excavation damage by locating and marking utilities. The position involves working independently outdoors from a company-provided vehicle, which serves as a mobile office, and completing a daily route of locate requests. Technicians use the LaunchPoint software system and a mobile work system to manage their work. Starting pay is $22.00–$30.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • At least 18 years of age.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, Motor Vehicle Record check, and background check.
  • Ability to distinguish colors and read and understand written and verbal communication and instructions in English.
  • Must comply with Federal Department of Transportation regulations for this Safety-Sensitive DOT position; marijuana use is prohibited.

Responsibilities

  • Complete a daily route of utility locate requests while working independently outdoors from a company-provided vehicle.
  • Accurately, safely, and efficiently locate and mark underground utilities using marking paint, flags, and sometimes whiskers.
  • Use the mobile work system to receive daily tasks.
  • Participate in an on-call rotation and work overtime as needed, including nights and weekends when necessary.

Benefits

  • Company vehicle, fuel card, and cell phone provided for take-home use.
  • Optional medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits, as well as FSA, H.S.A., and Teladoc.
  • Company-paid life insurance.
  • Paid time off for vacation and sick time, accruing up to 80 hours per full year and increasing with years of service.
  • Six paid holidays.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • Boot reimbursement program.
  • Elite Performance incentives.
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