Entry-Level Utility Locator & Field Tech - Paid Training

Stake Center Locating; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and paid Holidays

Safety shoe vouchers

401(k) with company match

Company vehicle with fuel card

Vehicle home for company use

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.

Starting pay is $20.00 per hour. We will train you on the job and equip you with the basic skills to be successful in our 100% paid training. What you’ll need is a preference to work outdoors in all weather and an ability to problem solve with speed and accuracy.

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

Driver's license

Problem solving

Independent work

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.

Starting pay is $20.00 per hour. We will train you on the job and equip you with the basic skills to be successful in our 100% paid training. What you’ll need is a preference to work outdoors in all weather and an ability to problem solve with speed and accuracy.