Locate Technician (Entry Level) – Middletown DE

Launch a hands-on career in damage prevention with Stake Center Locating as an entry-level Locate Technician in Middletown, DE. No experience is required — we provide 100% paid, on-the-job training to prepare you for the field.

About the Role

As a Locate Technician (Entry Level) in Middletown, New Castle County, you will work outdoors to identify and mark the position of buried utility lines before any digging begins. Starting pay is $20.00 per hour. This full-time, field-based position helps protect your community by reducing the risk of accidental strikes to underground infrastructure. Stake Center Locating supplies the equipment and training you need to succeed, with no prior locating background necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Detect and trace underground utilities across assigned work sites
• Mark utility locations on the ground using paint and flags to guide safe excavation
• Diagnose and troubleshoot locating equipment and on-site challenges
• Champion damage prevention and public safety throughout the Middletown area
• Keep accurate records for each locate request you complete

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn through our fully paid, hands-on training program
• Comfortable working outdoors in changing weather and field conditions
• Strong attention to detail and a genuine commitment to safety
• Dependable, self-motivated, and capable of working independently in the field

About Stake Center Locating

Stake Center Locating is a utility locating company focused on protecting communities by preventing damage to buried infrastructure. We invest in our team from day one, offering complete paid training that helps motivated newcomers grow into skilled field technicians.

How to Apply

Ready to begin a rewarding field career in Middletown, DE? Apply today to join Stake Center Locating as an entry-level Locate Technician through our official listing, and take the first step toward a job that keeps your community safe.