Locate Technician- Huntsville, Alabama

Starting pay $18.50 per hour. 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 provide 100% paid on-the-job training and equip you with the basic skills to be successful.

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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Late-model vehicle with fuel card (taken home nightly for company use only)
• PTO and paid holidays (best in class)
• $200 voucher for Red Wing safety shoes after every twelve months of service (usable on 300+ types)
• 401(k) with company match

Pay

$18.50 per hour.

Schedule

• Flexible schedule required, including some evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays based on ticket/production load
• Respond to emergency calls during scheduled on-call shift rotation