Locate Technician - Little Rock, Arkansas

Stake Center Locating • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

Stake Center Locating is hiring entry-level Locate Technicians in Little Rock, Arkansas, to locate underground utilities, troubleshoot, and mark the ground with paint and flags to help prevent damage in the community. The company provides on-the-job training, including 100% paid training, and equips employees with the skills and equipment needed for the role. The position is suited to people who prefer outdoor work in all weather, can work independently, and can problem-solve quickly and accurately.

Technicians use a laptop to receive and process tickets and email, read maps and interpret blueprints, and use locating equipment and technology to find underground utilities. They communicate with peers, managers, and homeowners. The schedule is flexible according to ticket and production needs, may include evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays, and includes responding to emergency calls during scheduled on-call rotations.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
• Be able to walk up to 5 miles a day, 2–3 times a week.
• Be able to carry up to 5 pounds of electronic locating equipment for extended periods.
• Be able to lift objects up to 25 pounds, or lift in excess of 75 pounds with tool aids.
• Pass pre-employment background and drug screening.
• Be able to work outdoors in all weather, work independently, and solve problems with speed and accuracy.
• Be able to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays as ticket and production needs require.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety while performing locating work.
• 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 locating equipment and technology to accurately locate underground utilities.
• Troubleshoot and mark the ground with paint and flags to support damage prevention.
• Communicate effectively with peers, managers, and homeowners.
• Respond to emergency calls during scheduled on-call shift rotations.

Benefits

• 100% paid training.
• Starting pay of $18.00 per hour.
• Late-model company vehicle with a fuel card; the vehicle may be taken home nightly for company use only.
• PTO and paid holidays.
• Red Wing safety shoe vouchers totaling $200 after every twelve months of service.
• 401(k) with company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED