Locate Technician- Raleigh, North Carolina

Position Overview

Utility Locator (Field Technician) – Starting pay $22.00 per hour! Stake Center Locating is hiring entry level Locate Technicians to locate underground utilities, troubleshoot, and mark the ground using paint and flags. This is more than a job – it’s a career where you’ll receive 100% paid training, work outdoors in all weather, and develop independent problem-solving skills while contributing to damage prevention in your community.

Key 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 and sequence for locating.
• Use provided locate equipment and technology to accurately find underground utilities.
• Communicate effectively with peers, managers, and homeowners.

Required 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, or lift objects up to 25 lbs (or in excess of 75 lbs using tool aids).
• Must pass pre-employment background and drug screening.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: $22.00 per hour.
• Late-model vehicle provided with a fuel card and the ability to take the vehicle home for company use.
• Benefits: PTO and paid holidays – best in class.
• Vouchers for 300+ types of Red Wing safety shoes (valued at $200 after every twelve months of service).
• 401(k) with company match.