Dedicated Locator Damage Prevention Technician

About the Company

HDP Network Solutions Inc. is a telecommunications construction and material distribution company based out of Fergus Ontario. HDP specializes in turnkey FTTx fibre optic network deployments on behalf of our ISP partners while also supplying the required materials to construct these networks. HDP Network Solutions Inc. is one of Canada’s premier telecommunications network design and build.

Location: Scugog and surrounding areas

Job Title: Dedicated Locator Damage Prevention Technician

You are a multi-Utility Locator who takes pride in accurately locating underground facilities. You have experience working independently and enjoy working outdoors.

Job Description

• Ensure health and safety is the number one goal by following policies, procedures and acting in a safe manner at all times
• Interprets job order tickets
• Reads blueprints and maps
• Plans travel routes between urban and rural areas
• Operates testing equipment to pinpoint the location of underground utilities
• Monitors equipment (excavators etc.) to ensure facilities are not damaged
• Creates drawings using Visio
• Collection of field data operating electromagnetic induction locating equipment with all accessories.
• Read project sheets and perform project safety site inspections.
• Read, interpret and augment maps with notes.
• Drive service vehicle and maintain inventory and safe storage of equipment.
• Travel to other cities/areas, work in a variety of settings and work site conditions.
• Operate a computer.
• Create digital locate sketches.
• Take photos of locates.
• Other duties as required.

Job Qualifications and Skills

• ORCGA DPT trained is an asset
• Previous experience performing locate requests, reporting and escalations an asset.
• Must possess a valid "G" class driver's license and clean driver’s abstract
• Self-organizing and able to multi-task
• Strong communication and team skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to work on job sites outside for long periods
• Ability to carry up to 15 lbs.

Why work for HDP

• Competitive wages
• Benefits package
• Monday to Friday schedule
• Company paid certifications, license and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Ability to Commute:

• Scugog, ON (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Scugog, ON: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person