Utiliquest Hiring for Utility Locator at Palmdale, CA Full Time

• UtiliQuest is now hiring experienced Utility Line Locators
• Entry level roles for those with related industry experience (such as construction, landscaping, pest control and military veterans)
• 100% Paid Training
• Company laptop, phone and equipment
• Company Vehicle and fuel card
• Work boot voucher (Red Wing)
• Advancement opportunities and career growth
• Military Veterans are encouraged to apply

• Use a lap-top computer or other devices to receive, document and close out excavation notices, both during normal hours and after hours.
• Read and interpret utility maps / prints to identify the type and size of underground utilities.
• Use assigned communication equipment to effectively communicate with excavators, utility reps, and company personnel, regarding underground facilities.
• Operate different electronic detection equipment, to locate and mark under-ground facilities within prescribed accuracy limits.
• Perform light excavation with a shovel, to expose buried utilities when necessary.
• Provide accurate documentation and or sketches related to all locates completed.
• Receive and respond to excavation notices during normal and after hours in accordance with established time requirements.
• Operate company vehicles in a safe manner and maintain a professional appearance
• Be able to perform manhole entry using assigned equipment and safety devices
• Perform work in all weather conditions, during normal and after hours.
• Regular use of hands and fingers to operate specialized equipment and tools
• Reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally; bending at the waist; standing and or walking for extended periods of time
• Ability to carry 3-5 lb electronic locating equipment for extended periods of time; lifting objects up to 50 pounds or lifting in excess of 50 lbs with tool aids.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information
• The employee shall follow all safety rules at all times.
• Will need to have the ability to work a flexible schedule (some evenings and weekends) as ticket/production load requires.
• Employee will respond to emergency calls during scheduled on-call shift rotation

Qualifications:

• You are at least 18 years old
• You are authorized to work in the United States for this company
• High School Diploma, GED equivalent, relevant work experience, or a combination of education and work experience preferred
• Valid State driver’s license (cannot be considered Provisional), including an MVR record that is deemed acceptable by the company.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Upon employment, will be subject to random drug testing in compliance with federal, state and company guidelines.
• Proficient in the use of hand tools and equipment. (shovels, screw drivers, wrenches, and ped keys etc.)
• Ability to carry 3-5 lb electronic locating equipment for extended periods of time; lifting objects up to 50 pounds or lifting in excess of 50 lbs with tool aids.

Benefits and Company Summary:

• Weekly Paychecks
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Supplemental Life and AD&D
• 401(k) Retirement Savings w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Company Discounts
• Legal Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holidays

• As required by California regulation, the pay scale for this position is $17 to $21/hr (Salary is commensurate with experience)

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