About the Role
• Responsible for operating GTS utility locater and place paint lines, or place flags of utility lines including electrical, fiber optic, gas, water, and sewer lines to insure safe trenching activities.
• Should have the ability to “read the job layout” including valves and meter housings that may or may not have been located.
• Experience in operating trenching equipment, duct work laying, cable pulling, and completing driveway and sidewalk boring.
• Maintain bore logs
• Read blueprints organization of materials and other resources as necessary to complete excavation requirements, which may include the use of basic hand tools
• Restore customer lawns, sidewalks, landscaping back to original conditions to maintain effective working relationships with those affected.
• Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education:
· High school diploma or G.E.D.
Experience:
· Some experience as a Utility Locator
· Ability to drill/bore in both standard and high-risk areas, such as areas with live utilities.
· Ability to operate trenching equipment or use hand tool to trench or bore cable lines.
· Ability to listen to and implement directions
· Knowledge of highway traffic control standards
· Knowledge of operation and maintenance of all equipment
· Knowledge of Underground Construction practices
· Knowledge of health and safety regulations, practices and procedures
· Knowledge of reading and interpreting Fiber maps and/or CATV design prints
Technical Skills:
· Ability to identify and use the tools required for maintaining and servicing machinery, as well as the ability to diagnose and/or relay any problems to a certified repair technician
· Ability to read and interpret construction and engineering plans
· Ability to research land and plat information and communicate design prints
· Ability to accurately sketch and record field notes and computations field as-builts
· Ability to perform and/or instruct entry level skills and practices as required
Soft Skills:
· Ability to read, comprehend and carry out instructions
· Effective listening, interacting and writing skills
· Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
· Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Physical Requirements:
· Must be able to pass pre-employment screening that includes background and drug testing
· Individuals must have a valid driver’s license and driving record meeting the company policy conditions.
· Must be in good physical condition with the ability to stoop, crawl, bend at the knees and waist, squat and lift 60-70 pounds including body weight, equipment, tools and boxes
· Must be able to stand for long periods of time on varied surfaces
· Position requires working outdoors in all types of weather and in the near proximity to vehicular traffic
· May be required to work long or unpredictable hours
About the Company
GTS is based in Canton, GA with operations nationally. We provide planning, engineering, construction and support services for a broad range of network infrastructure.