Utility Locate Technician

Role overview

ELM Utility Services is hiring a Utility Locate Technician for the Bellingham, Washington area. The company has a national workforce of more than 1,400 people and provides utility-marking services that help protect gas, electric, and communication infrastructure during excavation work. This role uses LaunchPoint software and is offered at a starting rate of $25.50 to $30.00 per hour, based on experience.

Compensation and rewards

• A company vehicle, fuel card, and cell phone are supplied for home use each day, allowing you to begin work from home and head straight to the first job site.
• Optional benefit choices include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, HSA, and Teladoc coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance is included.
• PTO is provided for vacation and sick time, with accrual up to 80 hours per full year and additional accrual as service grows.
• 6 paid holidays are offered.
• A 401(k) retirement plan is available.
• Boot reimbursement is provided.
• Elite performance incentives are available.
• Bonus awards are offered for milestone anniversaries.

Responsibilities

• Work independently outdoors, using the company vehicle as a mobile office, and complete a daily route of locate requests.
• Identify and mark underground utilities carefully, safely, and efficiently with marking paint, flags, and occasionally whiskers.
• Use the mobile work system to receive and manage daily assignments.

Requirements

• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening, motor vehicle record review, and background check.
• This is a safety-sensitive DOT role that must follow all applicable federal Department of Transportation rules.
• Marijuana use, whether medical or recreational, is not permitted for this position.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Applicant must be at least 18 years old.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• A valid passport or an enhanced driver’s license is required for occasional work-related travel across the Canadian border.

Equal opportunity statement

ELM Utility Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on sex, disability, or protected veteran status.

Additional information

This position is part of a company with more than 1,400 employees nationwide. The company states that it is an equal opportunity employer. No application deadline was provided.