- Company: Stake Center Locating
- Location: Jackson, Mississippi
- Salary: $18/hr
Stake Center Locating at a glance
stakecenterlocating.com1,017 employees covered under a retirement plan (2024 filing) — via DOL Form 5500 / EFAST2
Stake Center Locating is a utility-locating firm (domain stakecenterlocating.com), with public coverage tying the company to Greensboro growth. Business press has noted it as a fast-growing operator and ranked it No. 13 on a Fast 50 list, and reported the naming of Rob Driskell as CEO.
JOB TITLE: Locate Technician - Jackson, MS and Surrounding Areas
CURRENTLY OPENING AT: Stake Center Locating
LOCATION: Jackson, Mississippi
About This Position
We are currently seeking entry-level Locate Technicians to join our team at Stake Center Locating. As a Utility Locator (Field Technician), you will be responsible for locating underground utilities, troubleshooting issues, and marking the ground using paint and flags to promote damage prevention in your community. Starting pay is $18.00 per hour.
Key Responsibilities
- Locate underground utilities accurately and efficiently
- Troubleshoot utility-related issues on-site
- Mark the ground using paint and flags for clear identification of utility lines
- Promote damage prevention in your community through your work
- Follow all safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment
Qualifications
- No specific educational requirements, but a willingness to learn and adapt is essential
- A valid driver's license is required for travel within the Jackson area and surrounding regions
- Must be able to work full-time, on-site in various weather conditions
- Prior experience in utility locating or related field is not necessary; we provide comprehensive training on-the-job
More About Stake Center Locating
Stake Center Locating is dedicated to ensuring safe and reliable service for communities by accurately locating underground utilities. Our team of professionals works diligently to protect both property and people, making a significant impact in our community.
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- Congress is going to throw the kitchen sink at big tech
- Neuralink Progress Update
- U.S. Spies on Millions of Cars
- Tell HN: AWS appears to be down again
Recent news
- OpenAI president discloses his stake in the company is worth $30B - Orange County Register
- Fast-growing Stake Center Locating of Greensboro names Rob Driskell as CEO - The Business Journals
- Fast 50 — No. 13: Stake Center Locating - The Business Journals
- ICE plans to open call center to help law enforcement locate unaccompanied minors - The Guardian
- OneStream Sensible AI Library and OneStream Genesis to Improve the Strategic Impact of the Office of the CFO - PR Newswire
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Working in Jackson, Mississippi
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The role is based in Jackson, Mississippi, Mississippi (on-site; not remote), covering Jackson and surrounding areas. Mississippi sits in the Southeastern/Deep South U.S., bordered by Tennessee, Alabama, the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana, and Arkansas, with much of its western edge shaped by the Mississippi River (Wikipedia). Expect field work across metro and nearby communities rather than a pure office schedule.
Mississippi is a state in the Southeastern and Deep South regions of the United States. It borders Tennessee to the north, Alabama to the east, the Gulf of Mexico to the south, Louisiana to the southwest, and Arkansas to the northwest. Mississippi's western boundary is largely defined by the Mississippi River, or its historical course. Mississippi is the 32nd largest by area and 35th-most populous
🇺🇸 Relocation safety for US: Exercise Normal Caution — via Warnely, CC BY 4.0
National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
National job openings rate: 4.6% — via BLS JOLTS
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.3% — via FRED
National quits rate: 1.9% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 208,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
Unemployment rate in Mississippi: 3.8% — via U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Cost of living in Mississippi: 13.0% below the national average — via BEA
Minimum wage in Mississippi: $7.25/hr — via FRED
Real GDP per capita in Mississippi: $42,434 — via FRED
Home prices in Mississippi (year over year): +3.5% — via FRED
Median household income in Hinds County: $49,966 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Average commute time in Hinds County: 23 min — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Most common commute in Hinds County: Drove Alone (76%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Households with home internet in Hinds County: 89% — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Nearby green space: 3 parks within 1.5km — closest is Smith Park. via OpenStreetMap
Nearest public transit: Capitol & N. Congress (bus stop, 38m). via OpenStreetMap
Nearby history: Mississippi Governor's Mansion, listed 1969 (47m away) — via National Register of Historic Places
Typical climate: average high 76°F / low 55°F year-round (summers around 91°F, winters around 39°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Above average walkable — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $1,097/mo · $1,288/mo — via HUD Fair Market Rents
- Elevation 104m (341 ft)
Source: Wikipedia (state)
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Useful foundations for this title (not from a cert catalog—none supplied): safe field practices, map/ticket reading, equipment care, clear radio/phone updates, and reliable vehicle/site navigation around Hinds County and nearby areas. Formal cert lists and costs are not provided in the data.
Be ready to discuss outdoor/field reliability, attention to safety markings, comfort with tools and documentation, and willingness to cover Jackson-area sites. Ask how tickets are assigned, what training Stake Center Locating provides new locators, and how the local team handles peak dig seasons.
Strong fit if you want hands-on, non-remote utility locating with a growth-oriented locating company and can work Jackson and surrounding MS areas. Weak fit if you need remote work, desk-only roles, or detailed pay/review data before applying—those are not in this listing’s data.
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Listing facts
- Role Locate Technician – Jackson, MS and Surrounding Areas
- Employer Stake Center Locating
- Location Jackson, Mississippi
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) $18/hr
- Posted July 22, 2026
- Apply by August 22, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (247 words)
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- Hacker News — Congress is going to throw the kitchen sink at big tech
- Hacker News — Neuralink Progress Update
- Hacker News — U.S. Spies on Millions of Cars
- Hacker News — Tell HN: AWS appears to be down again
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