Outdoor Utility Locator & Field Technician (Paid Training)

stakecenterlocating; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Late-model vehicle with fuel card

PTO and 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 with paint and flags, promoting damage prevention in your community. We will train you on the job and equip you with basic skills to be successful in our paid training program.

This position is outdoors, requires independence and problem solving, and offers a competitive pay rate, a company vehicle with a fuel card, PTO and holidays, safety shoe vouchers, and a 401(k)

Qualifications

• 18 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

Safety awareness

Reading maps

Blueprint interpretation

Problem solving

Communication

Independence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Locate equipment

Laptop computer

Job description

Stake Center Locating is hiring entry level Locate Technicians to locate underground utilities, troubleshoot, and mark the ground with paint and flags, promoting damage prevention in your community. We will train you on the job and equip you with basic skills to be successful in our paid training program.

This position is outdoors, requires independence and problem solving, and offers a competitive pay rate, a company vehicle with a fuel card, PTO and holidays, safety shoe vouchers, and a 401(k)