Underground Utility Locator | Field Technician (Training)

stakecenterlocating; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicles with fuel card

PTO and paid holidays

Safety shoe vouchers

401(k) with company match

Job summary

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

Starting pay is $21.00 per hour. You will work outdoors in all weather and read maps to determine locating methods, communicating with peers and homeowners while promoting damage prevention in the community.

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; 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 in every task.
• Read maps, interpret blueprints, and determine best locating methods.
• Use locate equipment to accurately locate underground utilities.
• Communicate effectively with peers, managers, and homeowners.

Skills

Problem solving

Reading maps

Interpreting blueprints

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laptop computer

Job description

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

Starting pay is $21.00 per hour. You will work outdoors in all weather and read maps to determine locating methods, communicating with peers and homeowners while promoting damage prevention in the community.