Underground Utility Locator - Paid Training & Benefits

Stake Center Locating; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay rate

Company vehicle with fuel card

PTO & holidays

Safety shoe vouchers

401(k) match

Job summary

Stake Center Locating in Tacoma, WA is hiring entry level Locate Technicians to locate underground utilities, troubleshoot, and mark the ground with paint and flags. We provide 100% paid on‑the‑job training.

Ideal candidates enjoy outdoors in all weather, work independently, and solve problems quickly. We offer $22.00 per hour, company vehicles with a fuel card, PTO and holidays, safety shoe vouchers, and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• 18 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 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

Interpret blueprints

Independent worker

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Stake Center Locating in Tacoma, WA is hiring entry level Locate Technicians to locate underground utilities, troubleshoot, and mark the ground with paint and flags. We provide 100% paid on‑the‑job training.

Ideal candidates enjoy outdoors in all weather, work independently, and solve problems quickly. We offer $22.00 per hour, company vehicles with a fuel card, PTO and holidays, safety shoe vouchers, and a 401(k) match.