Locate Technician - Portland

Utility Locator (Field Technician)

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.

Pay: $19.00 per hour.

Benefits:

• Late‑model vehicles with a fuel card; take the vehicle home for company use.
• PTO and paid holidays.
• Vouchers for Red Wing safety shoes (total of $200 after each twelve months of service).
• 401(k) with company match.

• Think safety first.
• Use a laptop computer to receive, document and process tickets and email.
• Read maps, interpret blueprints, and determine the best method and sequence for locating.
• Use provided locate equipment and technology to accurately locate underground utilities.
• Communicate effectively with peers, managers, and homeowners.

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

• Ability to work a flexible schedule (some evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays) as ticket/production load requires.
• Employees will respond to emergency calls during scheduled on‑call shift rotation.