Are you an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys working independently? Join the Stake Center Locating team as a Locate Technician!

Utility Locating is our specialty and our passion at a time when damage prevention is critical, and accuracy is at a premium. By doing what we do well, we’ve grown to offer complete coverage across all 48 contiguous United States.

We’re hiring Locate Technicians in Minneapolis, Maple Grove, Plymouth, Bloomington and St. Paul, MN!

If you’ve got endless drive, a bit of grit and passion for the work we do, you’ve found your place. No prior utility locating experience needed! Stake Center Locating provides a quality training program and opportunities for career growth.

Why Stake Center?

• We begin insurance coverage as of your first day on-the-job and in the last renewal cycle, we dropped insurance cost premiums.
• We rolled out short and long-term disability and life insurance free of charge to protect you and the people who depend on you.
• We provide vouchers that can be used on 300 types of Red Wing safety shoes (a total of $100 after every six months of service).
• We’ve deployed our Accelerate Your Career Program with defined levels and built-in rewards (including raises) for proving your progression through skills testing.
• We began an aggressive role out plan to put best-in-the-business locating devices and late model vehicles, into the hands of 100% of our locate technicians.
• We instituted a Hall of Fame to recognize the best locators in the company and we believe, some of the very best in the industry.
• Referral bonus programs are in place all states. If you would like to work in a state that is not where you live today, let us know as relocation support may be available.
• Finally, we conducted an industry-wide scan of employee benefits and believe we are as good and often better than others. Where we are best-in-class (as with paid holidays), we intend to stay that way.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k (Tops in the industry!)

POSITION SUMMARY

Our technicians spend their workdays on the go, working independently in the field using their company-issued vehicle and cell phone. You’ll be trained to use mechanical/technical equipment to accurately locate underground facilities including, but not limited to, telephone lines, electrical power lines, cable television lines, gas lines, fiber optic lines, water lines, and sewer lines.

The Locate Technician position requirements include the ability for an individual to drive local roads, work outdoors and to operator independently. Instructor-led training is required to receive locator certification.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Locator will be responsible for performing the following duties:

• Ability to use company provided locate equipment and technology to accurately locate underground utilities.
• Ability to read maps and blueprints.
• Determine efficient route to each locate rural and urban areas.
• Ability to work in all types of terrain.
• Use laptop computer to receive, document and email.
• Ability to work alone and unsupervised.
• Ability to communicate / interact daily with managers, crews, and homeowners to discuss locate issues.
• Remove and replace manhole lids.
• Attend and pass instructor lead training to obtain locator certification.
• Interpret job order tickets.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Clean background check for access to restricted and/or controlled areas
• Valid driver license with acceptable driving record
• Ability to pass random drug screens and to remain drug free
• NULCA certification preferred (National Utility Locating Contractors Association)
• OQ certification for gas locators preferred (Operator Qualification)
• Dependable and trustworthy
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to look beyond the standard solutions

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to work alone and independently
• Ability to walk all types of terrain (grass, ditches, wooded areas, gravel, etc.) in and around construction zones and residential, commercial, industrial and rural areas in all types of weather conditions (rain, snow, cold, heat, etc.)
• Requires up to 5 miles a day walking at least 2 to 3 times a week
• Successfully complete company provided Locate Technician training program and pass all required testing
• May require weekend and holiday work when necessary*
• Requires the availability for call out, including some mandatory overtime
• Comprehensive understanding of underground utility construction and placement
• May need to lift up to 75 pounds to remove manhole lids
• Some travel maybe required including overnight stays and out of town assignments and or training
• Must be able to operate a computer to document and close tickets
• Employees are required to always wear safety boots while performing field operations
• Safety protective footwear must conform to OSHA/ANSI Z -41-1991 Standard.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds in a physical environment
• Ability to stand and walk for periods of time up and exceeding 60 minutes
• Regular exposure to factors such as temperatures extremes and variety of terrains
• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
• Dependable and trustworthy
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Hourly pay
• Overtime pay

Physical setting:

• Outdoor work

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience working outside as part of your normal job duties?
• If offered a position, are you willing to undergo a pre-employment background check, which includes criminal history, MVR, and drug test?

Ability to Relocate:

• Maple Grove, MN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person