Gas Locate Technician (Entry Level)

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

We will train entry level Locating Technicians to:

• 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Laptop computer
• Locate equipment & technology

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 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.
• Employees will respond to emergency calls during scheduled on-call shift rotation.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting pay: $21.00 per hour.
• Late-model vehicles with a fuel card (company use only, take home every night).
• PTO and paid Holidays.
• Vouchers for Red Wing safety shoes ($200 after every twelve months of service).
• 401(k) with company match.