Outdoor Utility Locator — Paid Training & Vehicle Included

Stake Center Locating; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Safety shoe vouchers

401(k) with company match

Company vehicle with fuel card

Job summary

Stake Center Locating is hiring entry level Locate Technicians to locate underground utilities, troubleshoot, and mark the ground with paint and flags. We train you on the job with 100% paid training, outdoors in all weather, and you work independently to solve problems quickly and accurately.

You will use laptops to handle tickets, read maps and blueprints, and locate underground utilities with our equipment. A valid driver’s license and reliable transport are required.

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

Safety minded

Independent work

Problem solving

Outdoor work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laptop computer

Locate equipment

Job description

Stake Center Locating is hiring entry level Locate Technicians to locate underground utilities, troubleshoot, and mark the ground with paint and flags. We train you on the job with 100% paid training, outdoors in all weather, and you work independently to solve problems quickly and accurately.

You will use laptops to handle tickets, read maps and blueprints, and locate underground utilities with our equipment. A valid driver’s license and reliable transport are required.