Locate Technician - Mechanicsville, MD

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. We provide 100% paid training to equip you with the basic skills to be successful. You should have a preference to work outdoors in all weather, a desire to work independently, and an ability to problem solve with speed and accuracy.

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

• 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.

Pay

Starting pay $20.00 or more based on previous locating experience.

Schedule

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

Benefits

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