Utility Locator (Field Technician)

Job Description

Utility Locator (Field Technician) – Entry Level

Starting pay: $20.00 per hour!

More than a Job!

Stake Center Locating is seeking motivated, entry-level Locate Technicians to join our team. This role is crucial for promoting damage prevention in your community by accurately locating underground utilities, troubleshooting issues, and marking the ground with paint and flags.

We provide 100% paid, on-the-job training to equip you with all the necessary skills for success. What we’re looking for in you is a preference for working outdoors in all weather conditions, a desire to work independently, and an ability to solve problems quickly and accurately.

What We Offer

Since 1997, Stake Center Locating has been committed to creating a great workplace and becoming the company of choice for our locators. We offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Competitive Pay: $20.00 per hour.
• Company Vehicle: Late-model vehicle provided for company use, which you can take home daily. Includes a fuel card to cover gas expenses for company use, avoiding high personal gas costs.
• Time Off: Best-in-class Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid Holidays.
• Safety Footwear Program: Vouchers totaling $200 annually (after every twelve months of service) for Red Wing safety shoes (redeemable for 300+ types).
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with company match.

Key Responsibilities (Training Provided)

As an entry-level Locating Technician, you will be trained to:

• Prioritize Safety: Always think Safety First!
• Utilize Technology: Use a laptop computer to receive, document, and process tickets and email.
• Interpret Information: Read maps, interpret blueprints, and determine the most effective method and sequence for locating utilities.
• Operate Equipment: Accurately locate underground utilities using provided locate equipment and technology.
• Communicate Effectively: Engage in clear communication with peers, managers, and homeowners.

Qualifications

• Age Requirement: Eighteen years of age or older.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Driving: Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Physical Demands:
  • 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.
  • Ability to lift objects up to 25 lbs, or in excess of 75 lbs with tool aids.
• Screening: Must pass pre-employment background and drug screening.

Schedule

• Flexibility Required: Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include some evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays, depending on ticket/production load.
• On-Call Duty: Employees will respond to emergency calls during scheduled on-call shift rotations.

At Stake Center Locating, we understand what is at stake for our employees, our customers, and our customers’ customers. That’s why we continually invest in our people, equipment, and technology. To us, you are a professional – this is a career, not just a job!