Field Utility Locator — Paid Training + PTO + 401(k)

Stake Center Locating; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Late-model vehicle with fuel card

PTO and paid holidays

Red Wing safety shoe vouchers

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. You will train on the job and receive 100% paid training, with an emphasis on safety and independent problem solving in outdoor settings.

Starting pay is $20.00 per hour, with a company vehicle and fuel card provided for daily use.

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

Physical stamina

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laptop computer

Maps & blueprints reading

Blueprints reading

GPS/locating 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. You will train on the job and receive 100% paid training, with an emphasis on safety and independent problem solving in outdoor settings.

Starting pay is $20.00 per hour, with a company vehicle and fuel card provided for daily use.