Lead Locate Technician - Missoula, Montana (Internal Posting) - ELM Utility Services

ELM is seeking a Lead Locate Technician for the Missoula, Montana area. This is a Union position, and the hourly rate is DOQ. This person will work alongside the Area Manager as well as performing locates and utility-related tasks. They will report to the Area Manager.
 
In addition to hourly compensation, ELM offers a full benefits package including:
 
·         Company vehicle and fuel card are provided for you to take home each day as your mobile office
·         Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, and 401 (k) plan
·         Paid-Time Off accrual (PTO) Vacation/Sick Time (You have the ability to accrue up to 80 hours per full year worked to start. Accruals go up with years of service.
·         6 Paid Holidays
·         Company Smart Phone, and other equipment as needed are provided to each employee
·         Boot Reimbursement Program
·         Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
·         Annual reviews with the potential for increases
 
Your specific duties in this role will include, but not limited to:
 
·         Working independently outdoors utilizing your company-provided vehicle as your mobile office, you will work a route of locate requests to be completed each day.
·         Complete all necessary digital documentation and paperwork
·         Work periodic overtime and weekend on-call rotation may be requested
·         Assist in any and all responsibilities assigned by the Area Manager including problem solving solutions, coordinating efforts, and reporting results
·         Some duties may require approval prior to creation
·         Issuing Disciplinary Action Notices, Coaching Sessions and directing workflow
·         Will be responsible for on-call in the absence and/or alternating periods of time or discretion of the Area Manager
·         Workload and seasonality will determine the ratio of bargaining unit production locating and non-production management-oriented activities but either will constitute up to 100% at any given time.   
 
Specific qualifications for the position include:
 
·         At least 18 years of age
·         High School Diploma or GED
·         Valid driver’s license in good standing
·         Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
***Please note: This is a Safety-Sensitive DOT position that must comply with all Federal Department of Transportation regulations. The use of Marijuana remains a drug listed in Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act, and the use of marijuana (medical or recreational) is prohibited***