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Starting Pay $21.00 - $25.00 per hour We are recruiting for a Training Class! Vannguard is currently seeking new team members with the right attitude. Our Underground Utility Locators are responsible, self-motivated individuals who enjoy working outdoors and have great computer skills. We are committed to training the right individual who is committed to safety, comfortable working on their own, pays close attention to detail, and takes pride in completing a job well done. Problem-solvers who know that quality is their priority should consider a career as an Underground Utility Locator. Our Underground Utility Locators use specialized equipment to find underground cables, pipes and other underground utilities to prevent damages and ensure safety during excavation. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Drives to sites in response to routine ticket requests, emergencies, and relocates. • Utilizes the provided mapping tools and other location information, along with locating equipment, to locate underground utilities including, but not limited to: - electrical cables - gas lines • Indicates utility locations through the utilization of paint, flags, and communicates other relevant information to excavation personnel or other appropriate authorities. • Cleans and maintains vehicle and all issued equipment. • Responds to after-hours emergency call-outs in accordance with the established rotation schedule. Benefits Include: • Paid Training • Competitive Wages • Dental, Health and Life Insurance • 401(k) • Flexible scheduling • Paid vacation • Work Vehicle Required Knowledge, Skills and Attitude: • High school diploma or general education degree (GED). • Computer Skills • Valid driver's license in applicable state of employment. • Must be able to work overtime when duties cannot be performed within a normal work schedule. • Will be subject to Vannguard's Drug-Free Workplace Program, and complete a pre-employment drug screening.
Salary estimate
$21 – $25/yr
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