Utility Locate Technician - $22-$30/hr - Austin, Texas

ELM Utility Services • Austin, TX

7h • Hybrid

About The Position

ELM Utility Services is seeking a Utility Locate Technician in the Austin, Texas area. This role is essential in communities, ensuring the dependability and maintenance of gas, electric, and communication systems. Technicians perform high-quality utility marking to prevent damage during excavation of these vital facilities, utilizing the advanced LaunchPoint software system.

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

Responsibilities

• Working independently outdoors with your company-provided vehicle as your mobile office, you will complete a route of locate requests each day
• Accurately, safely, and efficiently locate and mark underground utilities using marking paint, flags, and sometimes whiskers
• Use your mobile work system to receive your daily tasks

Benefits

• Company vehicle, fuel card, and cell phone are provided for you to take home each day.
• Optional benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, FSA, H.S.A., and Teladoc.
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Paid-Time Off (PTO) for vacation and sick time (Accrues up to 80 hours per full year and increases with years of service.)
• 6 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) plan
• Boot Reimbursement Program
• Elite Performance incentives
• Bonuses for milestone anniversaries

What This Job Offers

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