Utility Locator Technician - Atlas

Utility Locator Technician #24-730

Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Austin, TX, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii. It’s no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. It’s how we are built – with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with a heart-led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do. We’re just built to be better. We are a great company.

We are seeking a Utility Locator Technician to join our Atlanta, GA team! Come join us!

This position is responsible for obtaining information and direction from office staff and working in the field to locate underground utilities utilizing a variety of methods. Employee will be trained to ensure the accuracy of field work, perform field calculations, operate and maintain equipment, make proper field notes and sketches, ensure the proper maintenance of crew vehicles, adhere to all applicable safety procedures and other duties as necessary to complete complex utility locating projects. The Employee will be responsible for leading a SUE field crew and must have proficiency in utility designating methods including GPR, induction and direct connection. The Employee must also have experience with operating vacuum excavation equipment.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform utility surveys using designating equipment
• Prepare complete and accurate utility sketches of the area surveyed for office use
• Perform field investigations to identify all utilities located within the survey area
• Work as part of a field crew efficiently and accurately
• Interface with office staff to clearly convey information and assist with quality control
• Must be detail oriented and document all locating procedures and results
• Meet specified schedules and budgets
• Must be able to work 40-50 hours per week and be able to travel if necessary.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions and lift up to 50 lbs with the help of a coworker, and stoop, bend and stand throughout the course of up to a 12 hour day in varying terrain.

Location - Atlanta, GA-S5198

Requirements

Minimum requirements:

• Minimum Requirements:
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record
• Pass a pre-employment drug test
• Pass a pre-employment background check
• Basic Computer Skills
• Ambitious and willing to learn
• 4 years SUE experience minimum

Technical requirements:

• Ability to travel week to week or occasionally for longer durations approximately 50%.
• Ability to hand multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to positively communicate with peers and clients
• Ability to work overtime and travel
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions, in outdoor environments
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, stoop, bend and stand throughout the course of up to a 12 hour work day.
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with company safety policies.

Other miscellaneous qualities:

• Ability to travel up to 2 weeks at a time
• Positive attitude toward team work

Benefits:
Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, Atlas benefits include health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life / AD&D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, educational assistance program.

Who We Are:
We strive to be the most sought-after infrastructure and environmental solutions company, known for our unique, values-driven approach and brought to life by the industry’s most exceptional people.

Atlas provides professional testing, inspection, engineering, environmental and consulting services from more than 100 locations nationwide. We deliver solutions to both public and private sector clients in the transportation, commercial, water, government, education and industrial markets.

With a legacy of providing consistent quality and results, Atlas creates a better experience at every stage of an infrastructure project. We connect the best experts in the industry to deliver value from concept to completion and beyond. This means doing everything our clients expect and then raising the expectations in a way that only our people can.

Our Values:
Life: We enhance quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.
Heart: As our hallmarks, we act with compassion, empathy and respect.
Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.
Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, we ensure greatness inspires all our work.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion are at the core of our purpose & values:
We are committed to enhancing the lives of our employees, customers, shareholders, and the communities where we live and work. We believe in our heart-led approach and place a strong focus on conducting our business in an ethical, compassionate, and respectful way. Through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program, we seek to hire, develop, and promote a talented and diverse team of professionals nationwide. We believe in leveraging the power of our different backgrounds, beliefs, perspectives and capabilities to create value for our company and our communities. Our values of Life, Heart, Mastery and Trust are the principles by which we operate, the character of our people, and the culture of our organization. We’re Stronger Together.

Atlas EEOC Statement
Atlas is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Atlas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO Policy https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf