Damage Prevention Technician - Woodstock, Ontario

Location: Woodstock, Ontario

Have you seen a spraypainted line on the ground and wondered what it was? It’s a utility locate. The different colours define underground utilities such as gas lines, waterlines and more. It’s a critical job that keeps people and communities safe.

If you’re looking for a new career, we want to hear from you. No experience is required. We provide training to ensure that you can get the job done.

Qualifications:

• Full G license and a clean driver's abstract (Required)
• High school diploma or equivalent

Benefits:

• Company vehicle provided for business related purposes
• Competitive compensation package
• Employer provided health care and dental benefits for you and your family
• Paid vacation
• Pension plan with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Overtime opportunities available

Job Description:

GTel is one of the fastest growing utility service companies in Ontario. We’re looking for individuals to join our growing team as a Damage Prevention Technician (Utility Locator).

Damage Prevention Technicians locate underground utilities i.e., high-voltage electrical cables, water lines, sewer lines, steam lines, gas lines, telephone 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 underground utilities. Full training is provided.

Other duties include:

• Employing a health and safety mindset with customers and communities
• Consulting with contractors, developers, builders, regarding locations of underground utilities
• Preparing reports and documentation verifying marked utilities
• Safeguarding of company equipment and vehicle

Successful candidates will have the following skills:

• The ability to work independently and manage a workload to meet necessary deadlines
• Good 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

Compensation Package:

• Paid training
• Company provided vehicle for business purposes
• Health, dental and family benefits
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation
• Pension plan, with company match

If you are looking to start a new career, apply now to get started!

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.