Entry-Level Locate Technician — Paid Training + Vehicle

Stake-Center-Locating; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay rate $23.50 per hour

Vehicle with fuel card for commute

PTO and paid holidays

Safety shoe vouchers

Job summary

Stake Center Locating is hiring entry level Locate Technicians to locate underground utilities, troubleshoot, and mark the ground. We will train you on the job and equip you with the basic skills to be successful in our 100% paid training.

You should enjoy outdoors work and be able to work independently with speed and accuracy. We offer a competitive pay rate, work vehicle with fuel card for daily commutes, PTO and holidays, safety shoe vouchers, and a 401(k) with company match.

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

Safety awareness

Map reading

Communication

Independent work

Problem solving

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Locate equipment

Job description

Stake Center Locating is hiring entry level Locate Technicians to locate underground utilities, troubleshoot, and mark the ground. We will train you on the job and equip you with the basic skills to be successful in our 100% paid training.

You should enjoy outdoors work and be able to work independently with speed and accuracy. We offer a competitive pay rate, work vehicle with fuel card for daily commutes, PTO and holidays, safety shoe vouchers, and a 401(k) with company match.