Damage Prevention Technician/Utility Locator-Bracebridge/Muskoka at OEC

Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jun, 26

Salary

30.0

Posted On

15 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Working Independently, Customer Service, Computer Proficiency, Problem Solving, Good Judgment, Physical Stamina, Weather Adaptability, Driving, Reading Drawings, Electronic Recording, Safety Adherence

Industry

Utilities

Description

GTel is one of Canada’s leading utility locating companies, but we’re much more than that. As a trusted advisor, we help our clients manage their assets safely, accurately and efficiently. As a fully integrated asset management and energy services company, we help our clients meet their asset management needs and reduce utility risk in the communities they serve. Damage Prevention Technician/Utility Locator - Fulltime (Bracebridge/Muskoka) About the role: Damage Prevention Technicians locate underground utilities i.e., power lines , water lines, sewer lines, steam lines, gas lines, communication lines, and more, for a prescribed geography. Using company provided equipment, the Damage Prevention Technician will locate, mark (with spray paint and flags) and record electronically, underground utilities. A paid training program is provided. Other duties include: * Adhering to GTel company polices and procedures * Being a Safety Champion- ensuring safety rules and policies are followed at all times * Consulting with contractors, developers, builders, regarding locations of underground utilities * Providing excellent customer service to the public, contractors and utilities customers * Reading utility mapping and Engineer drawings, preparing reports and documentation verifying marked utilities * Marking, measuring and electronically drawing underground utilities * Safeguarding of company equipment and vehicle * Being adaptable to utility work such as Sewer Safety Inspections, Third Party Observations and Damage Investigations Successful GTel Employees will have the following skills: * The ability to work independently and manage a workload to meet necessary deadlines * Excellent customer services skills * Proficient use of a computer * The ability to problem solve and demonstrate good judgment as situations dictate * The ability to physically walk in and out of ditches, on uneven surfaces, lifting and loading equipment up to 9kg (20 lbs) in and out of the vehicle several times per day, carry/swing 20lbs of equipment while walking * The ability to work in all types of weather * Have a valid ‘G’ class Driver’s License and clean three (3) year Driver’s Abstract as this position includes a company vehicle for business purposes only * The ability to work weekends, on call and overtime as required Qualifications: * Full G License and a clean driver’s abstract * High school diploma or equivalent Compensation Package: * Paid training * Company provided vehicle for business purposes only * Health Dental and family benefits * Life insurance * Paid vacation * Pension plan with company match * Overtime opportunities available We promote a culture that is inclusive, diverse, innovative, and performance driven in an environment that is fun and exciting. If interested in this position, please apply to this posting. GTel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, GTel will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require. We confirm that AI is not used in screening of candidates and this posting is for an existing vacancy.

Responsibilities

Damage Prevention Technicians are responsible for locating, marking with paint and flags, and electronically recording underground utilities such as power, water, sewer, steam, gas, and communication lines within a designated area. Additional duties include consulting with contractors, providing customer service, reading utility maps, and performing related utility work like safety inspections and damage investigations.