TransCore (TCI), a subsidiary of ST Engineering is seeking a Technician I - Utility Locator to join our team in Orlando, Florida

Summary: The Technician I (Utility Locator) determines where existing underground utilities (such as fiber optic cable, electric power, gas, water, and sewer systems) are located. The Utility Locator may use electronic detection equipment in their work, may regularly be exposed to heat, rain, and other elements of outdoor weather, and may be required to perform physical activities such as using a shovel to unearth utilities as well.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for the correct, safe, and efficient locating of underground utilities, including fiber optic cable, telecommunications, electric power, gas, water, and sewer systems.
• Reading maps and blueprints to determine where utilities are located.
• Taking time to thoroughly search for underground utilities in an area, accurately marking the location, completing the necessary paperwork, and photographing each locate.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Proficient with MS Office Suite (word, excel, outlook)
• Be able to complete and pass a Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) background check.
• Must successfully complete required background / drug screening that TransCore initiates as part of the hiring process; additionally, when required by project, must successfully complete a State Law Enforcement Radio System (SLERS) background screen.
• Be able and willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions. Previous outdoor experience is a plus!
• Be able to work overtime and weekends (as needed)
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and safe driving record; driving is required for the position.

Desired Skills & Abilities:

• Maintenance of Traffic Certification preferred but not required.
• Ability to read roadway plans, create/close work orders.

Education and experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Typically requires 2 years-experience performing utility locates.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)