Locate Tech (Survey/Private Utilities)

Description

We are a local, privately owned, and operated telecommunications construction company that specializes in directional drilling, property restoration, cell tower, and aerial placement. We have been in business since 1998 and have installed over two thousand job sites each year since. We currently run multiple directional drilling, cell tower, installation/maintenance, and restoration crews across the state. Each team is equipped with state-of-the-art, well-maintained vehicles, and machinery.

Pay and Benefits

Universal Services is proud to offer a full benefits package that includes:

• 100% Employer Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance.
• 100% Employer Paid Basic Group Life and AD&D Insurance.
• $500 HSA contribution to qualifying plans.

Additional Voluntary Benefits

• 401(k) with up to a 4% Employer Match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Additional Life and AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Legal and Identify Theft Protection

Job Summary

The Locator utilizes the mapping tools provided, location information, along with locating equipment to locate underground utilities including, but not limited to electric and gas utilities telephone and other communication lines. This role may regularly be exposed to heat, cold, rain and other elements of outdoor weather. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Reading maps and blueprints to determine where utilities are located
• Indicates utility locations through the utilization of paint & flags, and communicates other relevant information to excavation personnel
• May use electronic detection equipment
• May have to perform physical activities such as using a shovel to unearth utilities
• Other duties as assigned

AAP/EEO Statement

Universal Services Telecommunications Technicians, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Universal Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Requirements

• Valid State driver's license, including an MVR record that is deemed acceptable by the company
• Proficient in the use of hand tools and equipment. (shovels, screw drivers, wrenches, and ped keys etc.)
• Computer Skills
• 3+ years of experience in related field
• Previous experience using GPS and Esri (field maps) to provide gps as-builts of existing plant preferred.
• Must be able to work overtime when duties cannot be performed within a normal work schedule