Entry-Level Locate Technician — Outdoor Field Work, Paid Training

Stake Center Locating; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and paid Holidays

Red Wing safety shoes vouchers

401(k) with company match

Company-provided vehicle with fuelcard

Job summary

Stake Center Locating in Tacoma, WA seeks entry-level Locate Technicians to locate underground utilities, mark the ground, and support damage prevention. You’ll train on the job and gain essential field skills, working outdoors in varied weather with independence and problem-solving speed.

Responsibilities include using locate equipment, reading maps, and documenting tickets; eligibility requires high school diploma, valid driver's license, and ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Qualifications

• Eighteen years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to walk up to 5 miles a day 2-3 times a week.
• Ability to carry up to 5 lbs of electronic locating equipment for extended periods of time; lifting objects up to 25 lbs or lifting in excess of 75 lbs with tool aids.
• Pass pre-employment background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Think Safety First!
• Use a laptop computer to receive, document and process tickets and email.
• Read maps, interpret blueprints, and determine the best method & sequence for locating.
• Use provided locate equipment & technology to accurately locate underground utilities.
• Communicate effectively with peers, managers, and homeowners.

Skills

Reading maps

Blueprint interpretation

Problem solving

Outdoor work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Locate equipment

Job description

Stake Center Locating in Tacoma, WA seeks entry-level Locate Technicians to locate underground utilities, mark the ground, and support damage prevention. You’ll train on the job and gain essential field skills, working outdoors in varied weather with independence and problem-solving speed.

Responsibilities include using locate equipment, reading maps, and documenting tickets; eligibility requires high school diploma, valid driver's license, and ability to lift up to 25 lbs.