Entry-Level Locate Technician | Paid Training + Benefits

Stake-Center-Locating; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay rate $22/hr

Company vehicle with fuel card

PTO and paid holidays

Safety shoe vouchers

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Stake Center Locating is hiring entry level Locate Technicians to locate underground utilities, troubleshoot, and mark the ground (using paint and flags), promoting damage prevention in your community. We will train you on the job and equip you with the basic skills to be successful in our 100% paid training.

You’ll work outdoors in all weather, use a laptop to process tickets, read maps and blueprints, and learn to locate utilities with our equipment.

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 locating equipment up to 5 lbs and lift up to 25 lbs, or 75 lbs with tool aids.

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

Safety-first mindset

Maps & blueprints reading

Problem solving

Independent work

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Stake Center Locating is hiring entry level Locate Technicians to locate underground utilities, troubleshoot, and mark the ground (using paint and flags), promoting damage prevention in your community. We will train you on the job and equip you with the basic skills to be successful in our 100% paid training.

You’ll work outdoors in all weather, use a laptop to process tickets, read maps and blueprints, and learn to locate utilities with our equipment.