Paid-Training Underground Utility Locator Technician

Stake Center Locating; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

401k with company match

PTO

Paid holidays

Safety shoe vouchers

Job summary

Stake Center Locating is hiring entry level and experienced Locate Technicians to locate underground utilities, troubleshoot and mark the ground using paint and flags, 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.

What You'll need to bring is a preference to work outdoors in all weather, a desire to work independently and an ability to 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 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 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 work readiness

Problem solving

Independent worker

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Locate equipment

Job description

Stake Center Locating is hiring entry level and experienced Locate Technicians to locate underground utilities, troubleshoot and mark the ground using paint and flags, 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.

What You'll need to bring is a preference to work outdoors in all weather, a desire to work independently and an ability to problem solve with speed and accuracy.