Utility Locate Technician

ImOn Communications, LLC • Sioux City, IA

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About The Position

Connect Communities. Grow Your Career. Make an Impact.
At ImOn Communications, we’re more than a technology provider — we’re a team of people passionate about keeping our community connected. As a Utility Locate Technician you are responsible for pinpointing the paths of cables, pipes and other conduits that carry utilities underground. The Utility Locate Technician’s efforts protect underground utilities from damage during projects involving excavation.

Whether you’re beginning your career or bringing years of hands-on experience, this role offers training, and clear advancement paths that let you grow at your own pace.

Requirements

• Strong communication and customer service skills
• A positive, professional attitude — even in challenging situations
• Technical curiosity and a willingness to learn
• Dependability and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable working outdoors
• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent experience)
• Valid state-issued driver’s license with a driving record that allows employee to be insured by ImOn’s insurance carrier.
• Ability to meet company training and safety certification standards
• Ability to work outdoors in changing weather conditions.
• Ability to be on your feet for several hours per day, including walking and bending.
• Must be physically able to move 100-pound cable vault lid using a vault hook.

Responsibilities

• Locates underground facilities by using a transmitter and hooking up to a buried facility, pedestal etc.
• Works in and walks over all types of terrain in and around construction zones and residential, commercial, industrial, and rural areas in all types of weather conditions.
• Interprets job order tickets, blueprints, and maps to efficiently route and perform duties.
• Performs locates and emergency/on-call locates during regular, overtime and holiday hours as necessary to meet customer needs.
• Performs all work in a timely, professional, and efficient manner while effectively communicating and interacting with customers, co-employees and third parties
• Communication with management team, contractor and utility customer to ensure a damage free environment
• Knowledge of technology and tools needed
• Ability to work with others and in a supervised team environment
• All other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, and sick days)
• Company-provided tools, uniforms, and vehicle for field roles
• Employee discounts on services and partner programs
• Wellness and employee assistance programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED