Locate Technician - Southfield, MI

Stake Center Locating; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle with fuel card

PTO and holidays

Safety shoe vouchers

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Stake Center Locating is seeking a Utility Locator (Field Technician) in Michigan to locate underground utilities, troubleshoot, and mark the ground. The role offers on-site outdoor work and on-the-job training with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Entry-level and experienced technicians are welcome; compensation starts at $20–$27 per hour and includes training and benefits. A valid driver’s license is required. This is a career-focused opportunity with growth potential.

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.

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.

Skills

Age requirement

Driver's license

Stamina

Physical endurance

Background check

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Utility Locator (Field Technician)

Compensation starts at $20-$27 per hour, based on relevant utility 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.

Utility Locator (Field Technician)

Compensation starts at $20-$27 per hour, based on relevant utility 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 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!