Locate Technician- Austin, Texas

Stake Center Locating; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Insurance Coverage from Day One

Short and Long-term Disability Insurance

Company Vehicle with Fuel Card

Safety Shoe Vouchers

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking entry-level Locate Technicians to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work outdoors while receiving comprehensive on-the-job training. You'll be responsible for locating underground utilities, ensuring safety, and contributing to community damage prevention efforts. With a strong emphasis on career advancement and excellent benefits, including paid training and flexible scheduling, this position is perfect for individuals who thrive in dynamic environments. Join a company that values its employees and invests in their growth and success!

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with a valid driver's license.
• Ability to walk up to 5 miles a day and lift objects as needed.

Responsibilities

• Locate underground utilities and mark the ground using paint and flags.
• Use technology to document and process tickets effectively.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Ability to Work Independently

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Laptop Computer

Locating Equipment

Job description

Career Opportunities with Stake Center Locating

A great place to work.

Careers At Stake Center Locating

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

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 the basic skills to be successful in our 100% paid training. What you’ll need to bring is a preference to work outdoors in all weather, a desire to work independently and an ability to problem solve with speed and accuracy.

What We Offer:

• Pay Rate: $21.00 per hour.
• Accelerate Your Career Program which boosts your hourly pay significantly after 6 months (ask your recruiter for details) and provides a great path to advancement!
• We provide late-model vehicles with a fuel card that allows you to avoid high gas prices on your daily commute. In fact, you take the vehicle home every night (for company use only)!
• PTO and paid Holidays – best in class.
• We begin insurance coverage as of your first day on the job.
• We provide short and long-term disability and life insurance free of charge.
• We are providing vouchers that can be used on 300+ types of Red Wing safety shoes (a total of $200 after every twelve months of service).
• 401(k) with company match.

Key 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.

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.

Schedule:

• Will need to have the ability to work a flexible schedule (some evenings, weekends, and an occasional Holiday) as ticket/production load requires.
• Employees will respond to emergency calls during scheduled on-call shift rotation.

We understand what is at stake for our employees, our customers, and our customers’ customers. That is why we continually invest in our people, equipment, and technology. To us, you are a professional - this is a career, not just a job!