Outdoor Utility Locator Technician – Paid Training

Stake Center Locating; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle home nightly with fuel card

PTO and paid holidays

Safety shoe vouchers

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Stake Center Locating is seeking entry level Locate Technicians to locate underground utilities, troubleshoot, and mark the ground (paint/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 100% paid training. You should enjoy outdoor work, work independently and problem solve with speed and accuracy.

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; lifting up to 25 lbs; occasional heavy lifting with aids.
• Pass pre-employment background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Think Safety First!
• Use a laptop to receive, document and process tickets and email.
• Read maps, interpret blueprints, determine best locating method and sequence.
• Use locating equipment to accurately locate utilities.
• Communicate effectively with peers, managers, and homeowners.

Skills

Ability to work outdoors

Independent worker

Problem solving

Safety minded

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Valid driver license

Job description

Stake Center Locating is seeking entry level Locate Technicians to locate underground utilities, troubleshoot, and mark the ground (paint/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 100% paid training. You should enjoy outdoor work, work independently and problem solve with speed and accuracy.