Stake Center Locating, Inc.
Field Trainer- Fairfax, VA
Stake Center Locating, Inc., Fairfax, Virginia, United States, 22032
Career Opportunities with Stake Center Locating
A great place to work.
Careers At Stake Center Locating
Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.
Stake Center Locating is an industry leader in underground utility damage prevention. We are evolving our training ecosystem to raise quality standards, develop our workforce, and strengthen safety and field performance. You will play a vital role in the transformation focusing on the readiness of our new team members who join Stake Center with experience.
The
Field Trainer
is responsible for onboarding and upskilling
experienced underground utility locator new hires
through structured, hands‑on field training. This role bridges training and operations by ensuring new hires consistently apply Stake Center Locating standards, customer standards, use of systems and safe locating practices from day one in the field.
The
Field Trainer
partners closely with Operational Leaders to accelerate time-to-productivity, reinforce accountability, and ensure experienced hires are aligned with Stake’s expectations - not just how they’ve “always done it.” This role will ensure operational excellence is delivered in the areas of safety, production, and quality.
You will contribute to the full employee development lifecycle – from a warm welcome aboard, effective reviews of utility centric concepts and hands‑on learning opportunities, to field ride‑along, coaching, and incident prevention.
This position combines hands‑on field leadership with training strategy alongside a strong coaching mindset. This position will require up to 75% travel.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver structured in-field training for experienced new hires locators, focused on:
Stake Center Locating standards and expectations
SCL systems and processes
Safety, quality, documentation, and damage prevention
Client-specific requirements and regional specifics
Observe, assess, and coach locators in live work environments
Identify gaps between prior experience and Stake standards, correcting behaviors early on
Reinforce consistency, professionalism, and being “above reproach” in the field
Partner daily/weekly with Operational Leaders to align training priorities to quality-production expectations
Foster an effective and efficient handoff from Training to Operations
Provide feedback to Operational Leaders on readiness, risks, and additional coaching needs
Reinforce all productivity, quality, and safety goals
Partner with the Safety and Training Manager within your region to ensure consistency in the training programs
Support zero-damage and zero-injury initiatives through proactive field audits, PPE compliance checks, and hazard-mitigation coaching
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
5+ years of underground utility locating experience
Demonstrated success as a high-performing locator in production environments
Strong knowledge and track record of damage prevention, safety practices, and exceeding client requirements
Proven ability to coach, mentor, and influence experienced peers
Strong communication skills with the ability to give clear feedback and celebrate wins
Comfortable working and traveling independently in the field
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within assigned region
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience as a trainer, mentor, or lead locator
Experience working closely with operations leadership
Strong documentation and reporting skills
Stake Center Locating is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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A great place to work.
Careers At Stake Center Locating
Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.
Stake Center Locating is an industry leader in underground utility damage prevention. We are evolving our training ecosystem to raise quality standards, develop our workforce, and strengthen safety and field performance. You will play a vital role in the transformation focusing on the readiness of our new team members who join Stake Center with experience.
The
Field Trainer
is responsible for onboarding and upskilling
experienced underground utility locator new hires
through structured, hands‑on field training. This role bridges training and operations by ensuring new hires consistently apply Stake Center Locating standards, customer standards, use of systems and safe locating practices from day one in the field.
The
Field Trainer
partners closely with Operational Leaders to accelerate time-to-productivity, reinforce accountability, and ensure experienced hires are aligned with Stake’s expectations - not just how they’ve “always done it.” This role will ensure operational excellence is delivered in the areas of safety, production, and quality.
You will contribute to the full employee development lifecycle – from a warm welcome aboard, effective reviews of utility centric concepts and hands‑on learning opportunities, to field ride‑along, coaching, and incident prevention.
This position combines hands‑on field leadership with training strategy alongside a strong coaching mindset. This position will require up to 75% travel.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver structured in-field training for experienced new hires locators, focused on:
Stake Center Locating standards and expectations
SCL systems and processes
Safety, quality, documentation, and damage prevention
Client-specific requirements and regional specifics
Observe, assess, and coach locators in live work environments
Identify gaps between prior experience and Stake standards, correcting behaviors early on
Reinforce consistency, professionalism, and being “above reproach” in the field
Partner daily/weekly with Operational Leaders to align training priorities to quality-production expectations
Foster an effective and efficient handoff from Training to Operations
Provide feedback to Operational Leaders on readiness, risks, and additional coaching needs
Reinforce all productivity, quality, and safety goals
Partner with the Safety and Training Manager within your region to ensure consistency in the training programs
Support zero-damage and zero-injury initiatives through proactive field audits, PPE compliance checks, and hazard-mitigation coaching
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
5+ years of underground utility locating experience
Demonstrated success as a high-performing locator in production environments
Strong knowledge and track record of damage prevention, safety practices, and exceeding client requirements
Proven ability to coach, mentor, and influence experienced peers
Strong communication skills with the ability to give clear feedback and celebrate wins
Comfortable working and traveling independently in the field
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within assigned region
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience as a trainer, mentor, or lead locator
Experience working closely with operations leadership
Strong documentation and reporting skills
Stake Center Locating is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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