Locate Technician I

POSITION SUMMARY

This is an entry-level position responsible for assisting with locating underground utility assets. This position operates with some supervision, participating in on-call rotation for emergency utility locates.

REPORTS TO

• Locate Supervisor

SUPERVISES

• May lead, train, or participate in work team assignments

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Receive and interpret locate tickets.
• Connect locating equipment and identify utility paths, assisting senior technicians with more complex locates.
• Mark locations using paint and flags.
• Photograph completed work and update ticket management system.
• Operate vehicles and equipment safely.
• Driving duties include conveying materials, equipment, and staff to and from work sites.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note that this job description is not a comprehensive list of all activities, duties or responsibilities the employee may be required to engage in for this job. These duties, activities, and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO STATEMENT

Joink is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against or harass any applicant or employee on any grounds prohibited under any federal, state or local law, including race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship or membership in any other legally protected class.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor
• Ability to evaluate situations and adjust to changing priorities

QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office and mapping applications, such as Outlook and/or Google Earth
• Candidate must be willing to reside near or commute to a Joink office (Currently within Illinois: Taylorville, Hillsboro; Indiana: Terre Haute)

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to work overtime with and without notice.
• Must participate in on-call rotation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and push/pull up to 75 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.