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Line Locate & Operations Technician

Line Locate & Operations Technician

Midwest Energy & CommunicationsCassopolis, MI, USA
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Are you safety-minded, detail-oriented, and looking for a hands-on career where every day is different? Midwest Energy & Communications (MEC) is hiring a Line Locate & Operations Technician, with primary responsibilities in line locating.

In this role, you'll be on the front lines protecting MEC's underground facilities, supporting construction projects, and helping keep contractors, customers, and the public safe. It's a great fit if you enjoy working outdoors, solving problems in the field, and delivering excellent customer service as part of a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

What You'll Do

As a key member of our Operations team, you will :

  • Receive and process MISS DIG requests; accurately mark MEC underground facilities or clear tickets when no facilities are present.
  • Prioritize and complete locates based on emergency status and location.
  • Perform joint meets with contractors and maintain professional communication in the field.
  • Assist with pole number field checks, mapping verification, installation, and updates.
  • Safely operate MEC vehicles and equipment; use hand tools to complete accurate documentation and fieldwork.
  • Assist with warehouse tasks, including receiving and unloading deliveries.
  • Prepare and deliver materials to field staff and provide support with overhead and underground work.
  • Follow all MEC safety standards, OSHA regulations, and RUS specifications; attend required safety meetings.
  • Respond to after-hours emergency locate requests as needed to support system reliability and public safety.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions, able to lift 50+ lbs., and stand for extended periods.
  • Skilled with hand tools; strong organizational skills; able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to solve problems by identifying anomalies or conflicting information between field conditions and utility maps.
  • Strong attention to detail in order to recognize subtle changes in signal strength or environmental factors that affect readings.
  • Class A CDL, medical examiner's card, and forklift certification required (or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire).
  • Must be available to respond to after-hours emergency locates and assist with storm restoration efforts when needed.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with utility locating or related fieldwork.
  • Familiarity with the National Electric Code (NEC), NESC, OSHA regulations, and RUS specifications.
  • Customer service experience and ability to interact with contractors and the public.
  • Why You Should Apply

    If you want to work in a fun, collaborative environment providing first-class innovations and solutions where others won't, then this is the place for you. Your values align with ours, and you're excited about joining a company with a strong reputation and excellent benefits.

    Think this sounds like a great fit? Apply by October 14th !

    Job Overview

  • Employment Type : Full-time, 40 hours per week
  • Starting Wage : $28.64 / hour (per union contract), with step increases every six months, topping out at $35.81 / hour
  • Benefits : Comprehensive insurance with minimal cost sharing, plus a 401(k) with 9% employer contribution
  • Paid Time Off : Accrue PTO immediately upon hire; by year two, equivalent to 24 days annually, plus paid holidays
  • Work Shift : Day shift, weekdays, with occasional overtime for emergencies
  • Location : Cassopolis, MI
  • About MEC

    In the 1930s, Midwest Energy & Communications (MEC) began to bring power and light to the rural space when the large utility providers wouldn't. Today's MEC embraces that same spirit, transforming the rural space by delivering first-in-class innovations and solutions where others won't. We bring comfort and convenience in the form of electric, propane and Internet solutions across southern Michigan. But we are so much bigger than the services we provide. There is a constant energy at MEC, it's a buzz felt wherever our employees gather, whether in the office or in the field. Because we genuinely like each other. We help each other solve problems. We boost each other up. And at the end of the day, we gather for fun and share stories about our work and home lives. We've worked hard to build a culture we're proud of, a culture that values taking care of each other, collaborating on new ideas and standing up for our rural community. We're excited about the work we do and who we get to do that work with. We're MEC. With us, it's all about the energy.

    Midwest Energy & Communications is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital or veteran status.

    All applicants who are selected for a position within Midwest Energy & Communications are required to pass a physical examination, drug screen, and background check when employed .

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