Utility Locate Technician $23.00-$30.00/hr Wildwood, Missouri

ELM Utility Services • Wildwood, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

ELM Utility Services is hiring a Utility Locate Technician in the Wildwood, Missouri area. Technicians help keep gas, electric, and communication systems dependable by accurately marking underground utilities to prevent damage during excavation. The role works independently outdoors, using a company-provided vehicle as a mobile office and completing a daily route of locate requests. Technicians use ELM’s LaunchPoint software and mobile work system to receive and manage tasks. Starting wages are $23.00–$30.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• 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.
• 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, plus 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.
• Bonuses for milestone anniversaries.

What This Job Offers

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