Locating Technician - Outdoor Work, 100% Training&Benefits

Stake Center Locating; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay rate: $20.00 per hour

Vehicles with fuel card for commute

PTO and paid holidays

Red Wing safety shoes vouchers

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Stake Center Locating is hiring entry level Locate Technicians to locate underground utilities, troubleshoot, and mark the ground (using paint and flags). We will train you on the job and equip you with the basic skills to be successful in our 100% paid training.

You should be comfortable outdoors in all weather and able to work independently while solving problems quickly and accurately. Responsibilities include safety-first ticket processing, using a laptop to receive and document work orders,

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

Think Safety First

Laptop documentation

Reading maps

Blueprint interpretation

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Locating equipment

Job description

Stake Center Locating is hiring entry level Locate Technicians to locate underground utilities, troubleshoot, and mark the ground (using paint and flags). We will train you on the job and equip you with the basic skills to be successful in our 100% paid training.

You should be comfortable outdoors in all weather and able to work independently while solving problems quickly and accurately. Responsibilities include safety-first ticket processing, using a laptop to receive and document work orders,