Utility Locate Technician - Austin, TX

Locate Technician

Centric Services ("Centric") delivers industry-leading high-speed internet through Centric Fiber and natural gas services through its UniGas division. Centric serves ground up commercial and residential developments, as well as master-planned communities in all major metropolitan markets across Texas and Central Florida. As the only integrated telecom and natural gas provider currently in the market, Centric is rapidly expanding into new regions due to its advantageous dual-model approach. Our team is dedicated to bridging infrastructure gaps through strategic value creation and continuous innovation.

We are looking for a Locate Technician. A Locate Technician places a high priority on safety and quality while driving, parking, and performing line locating. The Technician uses magnetic sensing equipment and maps to identify the location of underground utility lines and pipes. Color coded spray paint is used to mark the location and type (gas and fiber) of the underground line.

Line locating work is performed by driving and walking long distances from site to site. This role requires a high level of physical activity and working in a wide variety of weather conditions. Crouching, bending, lifting, and stooping is required in order to perform this role. Digging with a shovel is sometimes required.

This is a field-based position, in which you would be reporting to our warehouse location then traveling out into the field for your work within our Centric communities.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions :

• Receives work tickets from the Korweb system.
• Reads and interprets utility maps showing underground utilities.
• Utilizes an RD7100 to detect the location of underground utilities.
• Digs with a shovel as necessary to pinpoint the location of underground utilities.
• Marks the path and type of utility lines using correct fluorescent paint color.
• Follows strict utility, state, and federal guidelines for utility line marking.
• Provides records of work performed using a company issued iPhone and iPad.
• Wears assigned personal protective equipment (PPE) and company uniform.
• Follows safety, quality, and operational procedures.
• Completes assigned routes and work orders on the assigned date.
• Participates in safety meetings.
• Provides timely reports and documentation to management per procedures.
• Escalates issues and questions to Supervisor per procedures.
• Shows courtesy and professionalism when dealing with customers and other employees.
• Maintains a satisfactory attendance record.
• Keeps assigned vehicle clean.
• Reports customer, equipment, and vehicle issues immediately.