Damage Prevention Technician

GTel is one of Canada’s leading utility locating companies, but we’re much more than that. As a trusted advisor, we help our clients manage their assets safely, accurately and efficiently.
As a fully integrated asset management and meter services company, we help our clients meet their asset management needs and reduce utility risk in the communities they serve.

Damage Prevention Technician

 About the role: 

Damage Prevention Technicians locate underground utilities i.e., high-voltage electrical cables, water lines, sewer lines, steam lines, gas lines, telephone lines, and more, for a prescribed geography. Using company provided equipment, the Damage Prevention Technician will locate, mark (with spray paint and flags) and record underground utilities. Full training is provided.

Other duties include: 

• Employing a health and safety mindset with customers and communities
  Consulting with contractors, developers, builders, regarding locations of underground utilities
  Preparing reports and documentation verifying marked utilities
  Safeguarding of company equipment and vehicle

Successful GTel Employees will have the following skills: 

• The ability to work independently and manage a workload to meet necessary deadlines
• Good customer services skills
• Proficient use of a computer
• The ability to problem solve and demonstrate good judgment as situations dictate
• The ability to physically walk in and out of ditches, on uneven surfaces, lifting and loading equipment up to 9kg (20 lbs) in and out of the vehicle several times per day, carry/swing 20lbs of equipment while walking
• The ability to work in all types of weather
• Have a valid ‘G’ class Driver’s License and clean three (3) year Driver’s Abstract as this position includes a company vehicle for business purposes only
• The ability to work weekends, on call and overtime as required

Qualifications: 

• Full G License and a clean driver’s abstract
  High school diploma or equivalent

 Compensation Package: 

• Paid training
• Company provided vehicle for business purposes
• Overtime opportunities available

 We promote a culture that is inclusive, diverse, innovative, and performance driven in an environment that is fun and exciting. If interested in this position, please apply to this posting. 

GTel  is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, GTel will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.