Utility Locator Technician — Field Role with Training

Stake Center Locating; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay rate: $23.00 per hour

Late-model vehicles with fuel card

PTO and paid Holidays

Red Wing safety shoe vouchers ($200/yr

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 (using paint and flags), promoting damage prevention in your community.

We train on the job with 100% paid training. The role requires a preference to work outdoors in all weather, independence, and the ability to problem solve with speed and accuracy. This is a starting position with growth potential.

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!
• 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

Outdoor work

Problem solving

Independent worker

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 train on the job with 100% paid training. The role requires a preference to work outdoors in all weather, independence, and the ability to problem solve with speed and accuracy. This is a starting position with growth potential.