Locate Technician (Entry Level) - Springfield MA

Stake Center Locating, Inc.; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 26,139 - 37,229; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid training

Vouchers for safety shoes

Flexible schedule

PTO and paid Holidays

Job summary

Stake Center Locating, Inc. is hiring an Entry Level Locate Technician in Springfield, MA. The role involves locating underground utilities, troubleshooting, and marking the ground, with a strong emphasis on safety. Candidates will receive paid training and must enjoy working outdoors, with responsibilities including the use of technology for utility location and communication with homeowners. Benefits include a competitive pay rate, company vehicle, PTO, safety shoes vouchers, and a 401(k) with a company match.

Qualifications

• Eighteen years of age or older.
• Valid driver license with an acceptable driving record.
• Pass pre-employment background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Use a laptop to process tickets and email.
• Read maps and interpret blueprints for locating.
• Communicate effectively with peers and homeowners.

Skills

Ability to walk up to 5 miles

Effective communication

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Locate Technician (Entry Level) - Springfield MA

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: $23.00 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 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.