Gas Locate Technician

About the Role

USIC's Advanced Gas Operations (AGO) division is seeking individuals who are problem solvers, take pride in public safety, and thrive in a fast-paced work environment. This is an exciting long-term career opportunity with a company committed to quality and safety in underground utility damage prevention. No prior locating experience is needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Use locating equipment to determine the location of gas lines in a designated area.
• Mark the area with paint and flags to prevent damage to utility infrastructure.
• Perform hand digging to unearth gas lines as required.
• Develop knowledge and understanding of underground utility infrastructure.
• Follow all company, client, state, and federal damage prevention guidelines.
• May locate other utilities in addition to gas lines, depending on assignment.
• Work daytime, full-time positions.
• Expected to work the day after holidays and some weekends, as needed, due to a 48-hour turnaround time on many locates.
• Must be able to work overtime, weekend shifts, and on-call shifts (including nights and weekends), dependent upon business needs.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Company-provided vehicle and fuel card.
• Company phone and equipment.
• Able and willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Available to work overtime, weekends, and on-call shifts as needed.
• Ability to travel locally during the business day; some out-of-area or overnight travel may be expected.
• Able to pass a drug screen.
• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Able to stand and walk for long periods on varying terrain; bend and stoop; lift heavy items up to 75 lbs.
• Able to distinguish between colors used to identify wiring and mark underground utilities.
• Proficiency with technology.
• Able to read, understand, and reference locate tickets, maps, and prints.
• Possess basic math skills to calculate distances.
• Able to communicate clearly with colleagues, customers, contractors, and homeowners.

Qualifications

• No prior locating experience is needed.
• Previous industry experience is a plus and will be considered when determining starting pay.
• Previous outdoor experience is a plus.
• Customer service experience is a plus.