Locate Technician – Montgomery County, MD

Utility Locator Field Technician

Starting pay 2000 or more based on previous locating experience More than a Job 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 will train you on the job and equip you with the basic skills to be successful in our 100 paid training What youll 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

Since 1997 we have been on a mission to make Stake Center a great place to work We have been working with our locators to make Stake Center the company of choice

We provide late model vehicles with a fuel card that allows you to avoid high gas prices on your daily commute In fact you take the vehicle home every night for company use onlyPTO and paid Holidays best in class

We are providing vouchers that can be used on 300 types of Red Wing safety shoes a total of 200 after every twelve months of service
401k with company match

We will train entry level Locating Technicians to Think Safety First Use a tablet to receive document and process tickets and emails

Read maps interpret blueprints and determine the best method & sequence for locating

Use provided locate equipment & technology to accurately locate underground utilities

Communicate effective with peers managers and homeowners

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

Will need to have the 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 We understand what is at stake for our employees our customers and our customers customers That is why we continually invest in our people equipment and technology To us you are a professional this is a career not just a job