Underground Utility Locator - Field Technician

Stake Center Locating; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle with fuel card

PTO and paid holidays

Red Wing safety shoe vouchers

401k with company match

Job summary

Stake Center Locating is seeking a Utility Locator Field Technician to locate underground utilities and mark the ground with paint and flags. Training will be provided and you may take a company vehicle home for job use. Starting pay is $2,000 or more based on experience.

The role requires outdoor work in all weather, a valid driver's license, and the ability to problem solve quickly and accurately. Join a team focused on safety, training, and growth.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent; valid driver license with clean driving record.
• Ability to walk up to 5 miles a day 2–3 times per week; carry up to 5 lbs of equipment; lift up to 75 lbs with aids.

Responsibilities

• Think Safety First on-site while locating utilities.
• Use tablet to receive documents, process tickets and emails.
• Read maps, interpret blueprints, and determine best locating methods and sequence.
• Use locate equipment to accurately locate underground utilities.
• Communicate effectively with peers, managers and homeowners.

Skills

Safety awareness

Map reading

Blueprint interpretation

Communication

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tablet usage

Locate equipment

Field technology

Job description

Stake Center Locating is seeking a Utility Locator Field Technician to locate underground utilities and mark the ground with paint and flags. Training will be provided and you may take a company vehicle home for job use. Starting pay is $2,000 or more based on experience.

The role requires outdoor work in all weather, a valid driver's license, and the ability to problem solve quickly and accurately. Join a team focused on safety, training, and growth.