Utility Locator (Field Technician)

Job Description

Utility Locator (Field Technician)

Starting Pay: $21.00 per hour

About the Job:

Stake Center Locating is seeking entry-level Locate Technicians (Field Technicians) to join their team. This role is crucial for promoting damage prevention in the community by accurately locating underground utilities, troubleshooting, and marking their positions on the ground using paint and flags. The company offers 100% paid training to equip you with the necessary skills to succeed. Ideal candidates will enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions, possess a desire to work independently, and demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities.

What We Offer:

Since 1997, Stake Center Locating has been committed to being a great place to work, striving to be the company of choice for its locators. Benefits include:

• Pay Rate: $21.00 per hour.
• Company Vehicle: Provision of late-model vehicles with a fuel card. The vehicle can be taken home daily for company use, eliminating personal commute costs.
• Time Off: Best-in-class PTO (Paid Time Off) and paid Holidays.
• Safety Footwear: Vouchers totaling $200 annually (after every twelve months of service) for 300+ types of Red Wing safety shoes.
• Retirement: 401(k) with company match.

Key Responsibilities (Training Provided for Entry-Level Technicians):

Entry-level Locating Technicians will be trained to:

• Prioritize and adhere to safety protocols (“Think Safety First!”).
• Utilize a laptop computer for receiving, documenting, and processing tickets, as well as managing emails.
• Interpret maps and blueprints to determine the optimal method and sequence for locating utilities.
• Operate provided locate equipment and technology to accurately identify underground utilities.
• Maintain effective communication with peers, managers, and homeowners.

Qualifications:

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Physical ability to walk up to 5 miles a day, 2-3 times a week.
• Physical ability to carry up to 5 lbs of electronic locating equipment for extended periods.
• Physical ability to lift objects up to 25 lbs independently, or over 75 lbs with tool aids.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screening.

Schedule:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule is required, which may include some evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays, based on ticket/production load.
• Employees will participate in a scheduled on-call shift rotation to respond to emergency calls.

Stake Center Locating views this as a career, not just a job, continually investing in its people, equipment, and technology to ensure professionalism and success for employees, customers, and their customers.