General Technician (Project BasedAssignment Based)

JOB TITLE: General Technician (Project Based/Assignment Based)

LOCATIONS: Rochester NY

DEPARTMENT: Operations

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

CLASSIFICATION/STATUS: Project Based/Assignment Based

WORK HOURS: Monday thru Friday 7:00 am - 3:30pm/possible After Hours

Position Overview

We are seeking a reliable and flexible General Technician to support a variety of field and technical services projects. This role includes work such as private utility locating technical products & services locating leak detection/investigations leak surveys and other technical field services.

This position is structured as project-based assignment-driven work. Individuals are engaged for specific field assignments or projects as business needs arise. There is no guarantee of ongoing or continuous employment between assignments.

Training will be provided and paid for as needed.

Assignments are offerred based on project demand typically with 24 hour notice. Emergency projects may have a 8-10 hour notice prior to scheduled work. Individuals may accept or decline assignments based on their availability.

• There may be periods with no assignments
• Assignments hours will vary depnending on project scope and demand

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Key Responsibilities

• Perform/assist with private utility locaintg usind industry equipment
• Perform/assist with Technical Products & Services locating using industry equipment
• Perform/Assist with leak detection/investigation and leak survey work
• Support other technical serices and field-based projects
• Read and interpret utility maps prints and technical documents
• Operate basic field equipment (Radio Frequency locators voltage meters leak detection tools etc.)
• Document completed work (via notes photos sketches or digital recordings)
• Perform light excavation when necessary
• Travel to various job sites in the Greater Rochester area
• Wear PPE (provided by Company) and maintain a professionl appearance and work safely in all conditions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Essential Requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to perform physically demanding field work including lifting nd carrying moderately heavy objects (e.g. up to 50 lbs.) walkding and standing for extended periods on uneven surfaces frequent bending kneeling and crouching nd working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Reliable dependable and flexible availability
• Ability to work with 8-24 hours notice (prior to scheduled work)
• Strong technical aptitude and willingness to learn
• Must have a legal state registered & insured personal vehicle to travel to and from job sites (mileage reimburse at the current IRS standard rate - $0.725/mile)
• Must have a valid state drivers license

Minimum Qualifications (Incl. Knowledge Skills and Abilities):

• Willingness and ability to perform manual work following verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand follow and transmit written and oral instructions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in utility locating leak detection or similar field work
• Familiarity with reading utility maps or technical documents
• Experience using RF locating equipment or similar tools

Additional Information

• This is a project-based intermittent engagement with no guarantee of assignment frequency or continuation
• Gaps between assignments are expected and do not constitue termination of employment
• Individuals are engaged only for the duration of specific assignments and each assignment is considered complete upon fulfillment
• No benefits provided except for New York State mandated sick time
• Employment is at-will
• By accepting assignments individuals acknowledge that this role is not a regular part-time position with consistent scheduling but a project-based engagement driven by client demand.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions consistent with applicable law.

The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather heat and humidity. The position involves working in the field for the majority of the workday frequently at locations without immediate access to office facilities or restrooms.

While performing the duties of this position the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers handle or feel objects tools or controls as well as the use of can spray paint. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk for extended periods including on uneven terrain and to bend stoop kneel crouch or crawl to access utility locations. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and climb or balance. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully the incumbents will possess the skills aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge skills or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise other than an at will relationship.

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Required Experience:

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