Locate Technician- Richmond, Virginia

Stake-Center-Locating; Richmond (VA); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 33 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Pay rate: $21.00 per hour

PTO and paid Holidays

Red Wing safety shoe vouchers

401(k) with company match

Résumé du poste

Stake Center Locating in United States (Virginia) is seeking entry-level Locate Technicians to locate underground utilities, troubleshoot, and mark the ground. We provide 100% paid on-the-job training and equip you with the basic skills to succeed.

A preference for outdoor work in all weather, independence, and quick problem-solving is essential. What we offer includes a pay rate of $21.00 per hour, PTO and paid holidays, safety shoe vouchers, a 401(k) with company match, and company-provided

Qualifications

• 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.
• Carrying up to 5 lbs of locating equipment and lifting up to 75 lbs with aids.
• Pre-employment background and drug screening.

Responsabilités

• Think Safety First!
• Use a laptop to receive, document and process tickets and email.
• Read maps, interpret blueprints, and determine best method & sequence for locating.
• Use provided locate equipment and technology to accurately locate underground utilities.
• Communicate effectively with peers, managers, and homeowners.

Connaissances

Reading maps

Blueprint reading

Laptop usage in field

Effective communication

Safety-first mindset

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Outils

Laptop computer

Description du poste

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:

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:

• Pay Rate: $21.00 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:

We will train entry level Locating Technicians to:

• 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!