Utility Locator: Field Tech with Paid Training & Benefits

Stake Center Locating; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Company vehicle

PTO & holidays

Insurance from day one

Disability & life insurance

Safety shoe vouchers

401(k) match

Job summary

Stake Center Locating is hiring entry level Locate Technicians to locate underground utilities, troubleshoot, and mark the ground (using paint and flags), promoting damage prevention in your community. We offer 100% paid training to equip you with the basic skills to succeed in this role, with a preference for outdoor work and independent problem solving.

Starting pay is $21.00 per hour, and a growth-oriented Accelerate Your Career Program increases pay after 6 months.

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 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

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Stake Center Locating is hiring entry level Locate Technicians to locate underground utilities, troubleshoot, and mark the ground (using paint and flags), promoting damage prevention in your community. We offer 100% paid training to equip you with the basic skills to succeed in this role, with a preference for outdoor work and independent problem solving.

Starting pay is $21.00 per hour, and a growth-oriented Accelerate Your Career Program increases pay after 6 months.