Entry-Level Utility Locator – Training Included, Home Vehicle

Stake Center Locating; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays

Safety shoe vouchers

401(k) with company match

Company vehicle

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 basic skills to be successful in our 100% paid training. You must enjoy outdoor work, work independently, and solve problems quickly and accurately.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Eighteen years of age or older.
• Valid driver license with 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 and lift up to 75 lbs with aids.
• Pass pre-employment background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Think Safety First!
• Use a laptop to receive, document and process tickets and email.
• Read maps, interpret blueprints, and determine locating methods and sequence.
• Use locate equipment to accurately locate underground utilities.
• Communicate effectively with peers, managers, and homeowners.

Skills

Outdoor work

Problem solving

Independent work

Safety mindset

Reading maps

Blueprint reading

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laptop computer

Locate equipment

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 basic skills to be successful in our 100% paid training. You must enjoy outdoor work, work independently, and solve problems quickly and accurately.