Subsurface Utility Locator

Ecotech Exists to provide safe, valuable, and trustworthy services through investment in our employees and customers, while building long term relationships to protect our environment and underground infrastructure.

Ecotech is based out of Quarryville, PA and operates in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, DC, Virginia and West Virginia. Crews are dispatched on a daily basis from Ecotech’s main shop at 349 Buck Road, Quarryville, PA 17566 (the “Shop Location”). You will be expected to report to the Shop Location at the start of each shift. Ecotech also provides emergency services to clients, so proximity to the Shop Location is preferred. Ecotech also favors close proximity to the Shop Location because it typically operates within a 4-hour radius of the Shop Location; therefore, occasional overnight travel is to be expected.

The Subsurface Utilities Technician operates advanced locating equipment, documents work accurately, and ensures adherence to safety protocols while working in outdoor environments. This role requires technical skills, physical endurance, and a dedication to delivering high-quality service to clients.

Responsibilities and Duties

- Operate locating equipment including Ground Penetrating Radar, Electromagnetic Wand, and Push Camera proficiently.

- Document work concisely and accurately using standards and agreed upon methods.

- Passion for field work and building client relationships through quality work.

- Timely and Diligent Performance: Execute all assigned tasks promptly and with diligence, treating customers with the same respect and care as any owner of Ecotech would.

- Safety Training and Responsibility: Maintain accountability for your own safety as well as the safety of others, including fellow Ecotech employees, customers, and the general public. This includes adhering to proper certifications and licenses.

- Adherence to Safety Policies: Fully comprehend and comply with company safety policies, regulations, practices, and all relevant laws in the execution of your duties.

- Professional Conduct: Conduct yourself in a manner that reflects positively on both you and Ecotech.

- Outdoor Work Conditions: Be prepared to work in all outdoor environments for extended periods.

- Limited Use of Mobile Devices: Refrain from extensive use of mobile phones and other devices during working hours, specifically from the time the truck departs from the Shop Location until it returns.

- Reporting Issues: Promptly report any issues that may impact the company or its employees to management as soon as they are identified.

- Organizational and Technical Skills: Maintain organization and possess computer skills necessary to accurately input work orders and time entries.

- Physical Requirements: Be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and walking up to 5 miles per day. Ability to sit, stand, stoop, twist, bend and climb ladders.

Qualifications and Skills

- Experience Requirements: Prior experience in utility locating required.

- OSHA 40 HAZWOPER and OSHA 10 Construction preferred

- Ability to pass background checks/vetting/drug screens for government and high profile projects.

- Knowledge and understanding of complex utility systems; electric, gas, water, communication, sewer, steam, etc.

- Knowledge and understanding of electromagnetic theory, theory of locating, ground penetrating radar applications, and CCTV applications.

- Able to read and understand “as-builts”, plan sets, prints, and maps.

- Commitment to Employment: A strong desire for sustained and ongoing employment with Ecotech is highly valued.

- Accountability and Company Loyalty: Demonstrates a high level of accountability and consistently prioritizes the interests of the company.

- Safety-Conscious Work Ethic: Must prioritize task completion without compromising safety standards.

- Integrity and Work Ethic: Must be honest and diligent in all professional matters, including, but not limited to, providing accurate information during the job application process, at the time of hire, throughout employment, and in any aspect relating to job performance.

- Positive Attitude: Maintain a consistently positive

- Communication Skills: Must possess strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

- Teamwork and Independence: Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team setting.

- Compliance with Policies: Must consent to motor vehicle and criminal background checks, and adhere to the company’s drug-free workplace policy.

- Technical skills: Proficient with basic computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Bluebeam, and Outlook.

Benefit

- Vacation

- Paid Holidays

- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

- Short Term Disability Insurance

- Life Insurance

- 401(k) plan with company match

- Paid training and educational opportunities

- Company paid Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)

- Advancement opportunities

- Smart Dollar

- Legal/ID Shield

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Overtime pay

Physical Setting:

• Outdoor work

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Nights as needed
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have with utility locating?

Ability to Commute:

• Quarryville, PA 17566 (Required)

Work Location: In person