Field Utility Locator - Paid Training & Take Vehicle Home

Stake Center Locating; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

PTO and holidays

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. The company 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, a desire to work independently 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; lift up to 25 lbs or 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 the best locating method and sequence.
• Use locate equipment to accurately locate underground utilities.
• Communicate effectively with peers, managers, and homeowners.

Skills

Outdoor work access

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

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. The company 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, a desire to work independently and an ability to problem solve with speed and accuracy.