Outdoor Locate Technician — Paid Training, PTO & Vehicle

Stake-Center-Locating; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle home nightly

Fuel card

PTO and paid Holidays

Red Wing safety shoes voucher

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Stake Center Locating in Montgomery County, MD is hiring Locate Technicians to locate underground utilities, read maps, interpret blueprints, and mark the ground. We provide on-the-job training and a 100% paid training program, with a preference for outdoors work in all weather and the ability to work independently and solve problems quickly.

We offer a late-model vehicle with a fuel card, PTO and paid holidays, safety shoe vouchers, and a 401(k) plan with company 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 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 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Stake Center Locating in Montgomery County, MD is hiring Locate Technicians to locate underground utilities, read maps, interpret blueprints, and mark the ground. We provide on-the-job training and a 100% paid training program, with a preference for outdoors work in all weather and the ability to work independently and solve problems quickly.

We offer a late-model vehicle with a fuel card, PTO and paid holidays, safety shoe vouchers, and a 401(k) plan with company match.