Entry-Level Locate Technician — Paid Training & Vehicle

Stake Center Locating, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and paid Holidays

Company vehicle with fuel card

Safety shoe vouchers

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Stake Center Locating, Inc. is hiring entry level Locate Technicians to locate underground utilities, troubleshoot, and mark the ground. New hires will be trained on the job with 100% paid training and provided with the basic skills to succeed.

We offer training, a company vehicle with fuel card, PTO and paid holidays, safety shoe vouchers, and a 401(k) with company match. The role supports outdoor work in varying weather and occasional on-call shifts.

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 effective with peers, managers, and homeowners.

Skills

Reading maps

Blueprint interpretation

Problem solving

Effective communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laptop computer

Locate equipment

Job description

Stake Center Locating, Inc. is hiring entry level Locate Technicians to locate underground utilities, troubleshoot, and mark the ground. New hires will be trained on the job with 100% paid training and provided with the basic skills to succeed.

We offer training, a company vehicle with fuel card, PTO and paid holidays, safety shoe vouchers, and a 401(k) with company match. The role supports outdoor work in varying weather and occasional on-call shifts.