Locate Technician - Bellevue, WA

Stake Center Locating, Inc.; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid training

Vehicle with fuel card

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Safety shoe vouchers

401(k) with company match

Job summary

A utility locating company in Bellevue is seeking entry-level Locate Technicians. Responsibilities include locating underground utilities, documenting tickets, and reading maps. Candidates will receive 100% paid training, work flexible hours, and enjoy benefits like a competitive pay rate of $22/hour, 401(k) with matching, and paid time off. A high school diploma and valid driver's license are required to apply.

Qualifications

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• Valid driver license with acceptable driving record is required.
• Ability to carry and use locating equipment for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Locate underground utilities and mark with paint and flags.
• Document and process tickets using laptop.
• Read maps and interpret blueprints.

Skills

Ability to walk up to 5 miles a day

Effective Communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic locating equipment

Job description

Overview

Stake Center Locating is hiring entry‑level Locate Technicians to locate underground utilities, troubleshoot, and mark the ground with paint and flags. We train candidates on the job and provide 100% paid training.

What We Offer:

• Pay Rate: $22.00 per hour.
• 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 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 (18) 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!