Utility Locator – Field Technician

Job overview

The Utility Locator – Field Technician works outdoors in Minneapolis, MN, and surrounding areas. The posting lists pay of $21.50 per hour; it also advertises starting pay of $23.50. Stake Center Locating’s work focuses on locating underground utilities and preventing damage in the community. The technician uses locating equipment and technology to identify underground utilities and mark their locations. The role also processes locate tickets, interprets maps and blueprints, and communicates with peers, managers, and homeowners to support safe, accurate utility work.

What you'll do

• Use a laptop to receive, document, and process tickets and email
• read maps and interpret blueprints
• determine locating methods and sequence
• use provided equipment and technology to locate underground utilities
• communicate with peers, managers, and homeowners
• respond to emergency calls during scheduled on-call rotations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

utility locator

field technician

underground utilities

damage prevention

minneapolis mn

stake center locating

full-time

outdoor work

paid training

$21.50/hr listed rate

company vehicle

fuel card

on-call rotation

evenings and weekends

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid training
• company vehicle with fuel card
• paid time off and holidays
• safety-shoe vouchers
• 401(k) with company match.

Why this role

On-the-job training is provided and paid in full; the role includes scheduled on-call rotation and may require evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays.

About the employer

Stake Center Locating is hiring for this role. Industry: Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction. Sector: 23.