Outdoor Utility Locator Field Technician (Entry-Level)

Stake Center Locating; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle with fuel card

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Safety shoe 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). The company offers 100% paid on-the-job training and a chance to develop basic skills for a rewarding career in utility locating.

Your role will involve outdoor work, independent problem-solving, and precise use of locate equipment to safely identify buried utilities.

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

Outdoor stamina

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Stake Center Locating is hiring entry level Locate Technicians to locate underground utilities, troubleshoot, and mark the ground (using paint and flags). The company offers 100% paid on-the-job training and a chance to develop basic skills for a rewarding career in utility locating.

Your role will involve outdoor work, independent problem-solving, and precise use of locate equipment to safely identify buried utilities.