Locate Technician (Entry Level) - Portland ME

Stake Center Locating • Portland, ME

13h • $23 • Onsite

About The Position

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. The company provides 100% paid training and equips new hires with basic skills. Candidates 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. Since 1997, Stake Center has aimed to be a great place to work, continually investing in its people, equipment, and technology, viewing the role as a career.

Requirements

• 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.
• Preference to work outdoors in all weather.
• Desire to work independently.
• Ability to problem solve with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (some evenings, weekends, and an occasional Holiday) as ticket/production load requires.
• Ability to respond to emergency calls during scheduled on-call shift rotation.

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

Benefits

• Pay Rate: $23.00 per hour.
• 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 only)!
• PTO and paid Holidays - best in class
• Vouchers that can be used on 300+ types of Red Wing safety shoes (a total of $200 after every twelve months of service).
• 401(k) with company match
• 100% paid training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees