Utility Locator / Gpr Specialist

General Responsibilities:
This position is a blended position involving both office and field activities as described below.

Office Items: Work closely with various department staff during the setup and initiation of field exploration services. Duties will include but will not be limited to: reviewing site work plans, submitting public utility requests, handling follow-up questions from public locating companies, and relaying relevant information to project staff.
Field Items: Perform non-invasive geophysical surveys from the ground surface using various geophysical technologies in support of underground utility location. Define survey objectives, follow survey design parameters, analyze the resulting geophysical data, and provide interpretation of results. Results are incorporated into the planning of Terracon’s subsurface exploration services. In addition to utility locating services, perform field reconnaissance in support of the planned subsurface exploration activities and layout of test locations.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
• Developing level Geophysicist responsible for conducting geophysical surveys; assignments are designed to develop knowledge and abilities.
• Performs site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments.
• Assists in geophysical data collection and tests to evaluate, plan and permit projects.
• Outlines required investigative program(s) by selecting the proper alternative techniques to conduct site studies in field of expertise.
• May have limited client contact pertaining to specific projects/tasks.

Requirements:

• Associates/Bachelor’s degree or 3 years of experience.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
• Minimum of 1 year of utility locating or GPR experience

Preferred Certification:

• Certification in field of expertise based on state specific requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Fuel card
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Hourly pay
• Overtime pay
• Profit sharing
• Yearly bonus

Physical setting:

• Outdoor work

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Des Moines, IA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person