Field Utility Locator - Entry Level with Training & PTO

Stake Center Locating; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle option

PTO & holidays

Safety shoe voucher

401(k) with company match

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 offer on-the-job training, a starting pay of $22.00 per hour, and a chance to work outdoors in all weather. You will learn to read maps, use locate equipment, and communicate with homeowners and team members.

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 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.

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 offer on-the-job training, a starting pay of $22.00 per hour, and a chance to work outdoors in all weather. You will learn to read maps, use locate equipment, and communicate with homeowners and team members.