Utility Locator: Field Technician with Paid Training & PTO

Stake Center Locating; Michigan; On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle & fuel card

PTO & paid holidays

Safety shoe vouchers (Red Wing)

401(k) with company match

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.

You’ll work outdoors in all weather, independently, and solve problems quickly and accurately.

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 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 tablet to receive, document, and process tickets and emails.
• 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

Safety awareness

Reading maps

Blueprint interpretation

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Locator equipment

Tablet experience

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.

You’ll work outdoors in all weather, independently, and solve problems quickly and accurately.