Standby Monitor Technician $24.00-$30.00/Hr Abilene, Texas
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Overview
Compensation
$24-$30/hour
Job Description
ELM Utility Services, with over 1300 employees nationwide, has an outstanding opportunity as a Standby Monitor Technician, working in Abilene, Texas. Your primary responsibility will be to monitor excavation activities near high-profile gas facilities and ensure that safe and approved practices are utilized. Starting wages for this position will be $24.00-$30.00 depending on experience. You will also be responsible for verifying previous locate marks made by other ELM Locate Technicians, as well as damage prevention through education and preventative patrolling.
Our Total Rewards Package Includes:
- Company vehicle, fuel card, and cell phone are provided for you to take home each day. This provides you with the convenience of starting your day from home and driving directly to your first job site instead of reporting to the office each day.
- Optional benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, FSA, H.S.A., and Teladoc.
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Paid-Time Off (PTO) for vacation and sick time (Accrues up to 80 hours per full year and increases with years of service.)
- 6 Paid Holidays
- 401(k) plan
- Boot Reimbursement Program
- Elite Performance incentives
- Bonuses for milestone anniversaries
Your specific duties in this role will include, but not limited to:
- Verifying previous marking for high-profile underground gas utilities
- Completing all necessary paperwork
- Maintaining daily contact with utility managers, crews, homeowners and contractors, discussing locate issues
- Receiving daily jobs via computer/device
- Prioritizing your daily work by going through all locate requests to determine routing
- Reading and understanding utility-provided maps to assist in identification of underground utilities
- Ensuring that clients and contractors suffer no damages or injuries due to mis-located utilities
- Monitoring active excavations near high-profile gas facilities and ensuring safe practices are used
- Inspecting exposed gas facilities for damage
Specific qualifications for the position include:
- High School Diploma or GED
- At least 90 days of proven, gas locating experience is required.
- Valid driver’s license with a good motor vehicle record
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This job at ELM Utility Services is located in Abilene, TX, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at ELM Utility Services?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $24–$30 per hour for this role.
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