Locate Technician - Fort Wayne, IN and Surrounding Areas

stakecenterlocating; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle with fuel card

Take vehicle home

PTO & paid holidays

Safety shoe vouchers

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Stake Center Locating is hiring entry-level and experienced Locate Technicians to locate underground utilities, troubleshoot, and mark the ground. We provide 100% paid training and equip you with basic skills to succeed in our outdoor, independent role.

You will work with a tablet to document tickets, read maps/blueprints, and locate utilities using specialized equipment. We offer a company vehicle, PTO, holidays, and a 401(k) match.

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 locating equipment; lift up to 25 lbs; assist with heavier lifts with tools.
• Pass pre-employment background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Read maps and blueprints to determine the locating sequence.
• Use locate equipment to accurately locate underground utilities.
• Document tickets and emails on a tablet.
• Communicate effectively with peers, managers, and homeowners.
• Work with a flexible schedule to support ticket volume and emergencies.

Skills

Safety minded

Map reading

Blueprint interpretation

Tickets & emails documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Locate equipment

Tablet usage

Job description

Utility Locator (Field Technician)

Starting pay: $21.25 or more based on previous locating experience!

More than a Job!

Stake Center Locating is hiring entry-level and experienced 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:

Since 1997, we have been on a mission to make Stake Center a great place to work. We have been working with our locators to make Stake Center the company of choice. What we offer:

• 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:

We will train entry-level Locating Technicians to:

• Think Safety First!


• Use a tablet to receive, document, and process tickets and emails.


• 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!