Outdoor Utility Locator — Training Provided & Benefits

Stake Center Locating; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle with fuel card

Paid time off

Safety shoe vouchers

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Stake Center Locating is hiring entry-level and experienced Locate Technicians to locate underground utilities, troubleshoot, and mark the ground, promoting damage prevention in your community. We will train you on the job and equip you with the basic skills to be successful in our 100% paid training.

A great outdoors role requiring a willingness to work in all weather, independence, and quick, accurate problem solving.

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 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

Read maps

Problem solving

Safety-conscious

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Locating equipment

Laptop use

Blueprint interpretation

Job description

Stake Center Locating is hiring entry-level and experienced Locate Technicians to locate underground utilities, troubleshoot, and mark the ground, promoting damage prevention in your community. We will train you on the job and equip you with the basic skills to be successful in our 100% paid training.

A great outdoors role requiring a willingness to work in all weather, independence, and quick, accurate problem solving.