Utility Locator (Field Technician)

Job overview

The Utility Locator (Field Technician) role is onsite in Fennville, MI, and pays $20–$27 per hour based on relevant utility locating experience. Stake Center Locating hires technicians to locate underground utilities and promote damage prevention in their communities. The technician uses locating equipment, maps, and tablets to identify and mark underground utilities accurately. The work supports damage prevention through safe, timely responses to utility locate tickets, with flexible scheduling and an on-call rotation for emergencies.

What you'll do

• Receive, document, and process tickets using a tablet
• read maps and interpret blueprints
• determine locating methods and sequence
• use locating equipment and technology to locate underground utilities
• mark locations with paint and flags
• communicate with peers, managers, and homeowners
• respond to emergency calls during scheduled on-call shifts.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

utility locator

field technician

fennville mi

onsite

full-time

$20–$27/hr

underground utilities

damage prevention

paid training

field work

on-call rotation

flexible schedule

stake center locating

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Company vehicle with fuel card for company use, paid time off, paid holidays, safety shoe vouchers, and 401(k) with company match.

Why this role

Entry-level candidates receive 100% paid training; the role includes an on-call shift rotation and may require evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays.

About the employer

Stake Center Locating is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Support Services. Sector: 56.