Utility Locator (Field Technician)

Job Description

Utility Locator (Field Technician) | Stake Center Locating

The Tone:
This is an early career opportunity at Stake Center Locating. The company is dedicated to preventing damage to underground infrastructure by precisely identifying and marking utilities. This role is crucial for community safety, ensuring that essential services are correctly located before any excavation work begins.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Flexible schedule, on-call rotation
• Location: In-person
• Pay: $21 hourly
• Mission: Accurately locate underground utilities and mark their positions to promote damage prevention.
• Tech Stack: Locate equipment, laptop computer

What You’ll Actually Do
• Safety First: Prioritize and strictly adhere to all safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
• Ticket Management: Utilize a laptop computer to receive, document, and process work tickets and manage emails.
• Utility Mapping: Interpret maps and blueprints to determine the most effective method and sequence for locating utilities.
• Equipment Operation: Operate provided locate equipment and technology to accurately identify the positions of underground utilities.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain effective and clear communication with peers, managers, and homeowners.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early career position requiring a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Possession of a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record is required for independent field work.
• Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities, capacity to work independently, interpret maps and blueprints, operate specialized locating equipment, and communicate effectively.