Locate Technician
Stake Center Locating
Fennville, MIFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
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. The company offers 100% paid training on the job.
Key Responsibilities
- Think Safety First!
- Use a tablet 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.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Eighteen years of age or older.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver's 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 objects up to 25 lbs or lifting in excess of 75 lbs with tool aids.
- Pass pre-employment background and drug screening.
- Preference to work outdoors in all weather.
- Desire to work independently.
- Ability to problem-solve with speed and accuracy.
Schedule
- Ability to work a flexible schedule (some evenings, weekends, and an occasional Holiday) as ticket/production load requires.
- Respond to emergency calls during scheduled on-call shift rotation.
What Stake Center Locating Offers
- Late-model vehicles with a fuel card (vehicle can be taken home for company use only).
- PTO and paid Holidays.
- Vouchers for Red Wing safety shoes ($200 after every twelve months of service).
- 401(k) with company match.