Locate Technician- Corpus Christi, Texas

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. We will train you on the job and equip you with the basic skills to be successful in our 100% paid training. What you'll need to bring is a preference to work outdoors in all weather, a desire to work independently and an ability to problem solve with speed and accuracy.

Benefits

• Pay rate: $21.00 per hour
• Late-model company vehicle with fuel card; vehicle goes home nightly (company use only)
• PTO and paid holidays — best in class
• Red Wing safety shoe vouchers: $200 value after every 12 months of service (300+ styles)
• 401(k) with company match

Responsibilities

• 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

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; lift objects up to 25 lbs or lift in excess of 75 lbs with tool aids
• Pass pre-employment background and drug screening

Schedule

Flexible schedule required — some evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays as ticket/production load demands. Employees respond to emergency calls during scheduled on-call shift rotation.