Utility Locate Technician - North Houston, TX

Job description

We are looking for a Locate Technician is responsible for learning the Centric Services way. A Locate Technician places a high priority on safety and quality while driving, parking, and performing line locating. The Technician uses magnetic sensing equipment and maps to identify the location of underground utility lines and pipes. Color coded spray paint is used to mark the location and type (gas and fiber) of the underground line. Line locating work is performed by driving and walking long distances from site to site. This role requires a high level of physical activity and working in a wide variety of weather conditions. Crouching, bending, lifting, and stooping is required in order to perform this role. Digging with a shovel is sometimes required. This is a field-based position, in which you would be reporting to our warehouse location then traveling out into the field for your work within our Centric communities. Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions: - Receives work tickets from the Korweb system. - Reads and interprets utility maps showing underground utilities. - Utilizes an RD7100 to detect location of underground utilities. - Digs with a shovel as necessary to pin-p...