Entry-Level Utility Locator: Paid Training, PTO & 401(k)

Stake Center Locating; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle with fuel card

PTO and paid holidays

Safety shoes vouchers

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Stake Center Locating is seeking entry level Locate Technicians to find underground utilities, troubleshoot, and mark the ground in outdoor environments. The role includes on-the-job training and a path to develop essential damage-prevention skills.

Starting pay is $20.00 per hour, with full time hours and opportunities to grow in a safety-focused field. You will work outdoors in various weather, using maps and equipment to locate utilities and support our customers and community.

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; lifting up to 25 lbs or up to 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 and sequence for locating.
• Use provided locate equipment and technology to accurately locate underground utilities.
• Communicate effectively with peers, managers, and homeowners.

Skills

Problem solving

Walk outdoors

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Locating equipment

Laptop for tickets and email

Job description

Stake Center Locating is seeking entry level Locate Technicians to find underground utilities, troubleshoot, and mark the ground in outdoor environments. The role includes on-the-job training and a path to develop essential damage-prevention skills.

Starting pay is $20.00 per hour, with full time hours and opportunities to grow in a safety-focused field. You will work outdoors in various weather, using maps and equipment to locate utilities and support our customers and community.