Locate Technician: Training Provided, Outdoor Career

Stake-Center-Locating; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay rate

Company vehicle with fuel card

PTO and holidays

Safety shoe vouchers

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Stake Center Locating is seeking entry-level Locate Technicians to locate underground utilities and mark the ground in Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas. We will train you on the job and provide 100% paid training to build the basic skills needed for success on this safety-focused team.

You should enjoy outdoor work in all weather, work independently, and solve problems quickly and accurately. A strong work ethic and reliability are essential for this role.

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

• 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

Problem solving

Reading maps

Interpreting blueprints

Independent work

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laptop computer

Locating equipment

Job description

Stake Center Locating is seeking entry-level Locate Technicians to locate underground utilities and mark the ground in Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas. We will train you on the job and provide 100% paid training to build the basic skills needed for success on this safety-focused team.

You should enjoy outdoor work in all weather, work independently, and solve problems quickly and accurately. A strong work ethic and reliability are essential for this role.