Entry-Level Utility Locator — Field Technician

Stake Center Locating; Mount Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and fuel card

Paid time off & holidays

Safety shoe vouchers

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Stake Center Locating is hiring entry level Locate Technicians to locate underground utilities, troubleshoot, and mark the ground using paint and flags, promoting damage prevention in your community. We will train you on the job with 100% paid training and provide a path to develop essential field skills.

Qualifications include being 18+, a high school diploma or equivalent, valid driver's license, ability to walk several miles weekly, and ability to lift up to 75 lbs with aids.

Qualifications

• Eighteen years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to walk up to 5 miles a day 2-3 times a week.
• Ability to carry up to 5 lbs... and lift up to 25 lbs or more with aids.
• Pass pre-employment background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Think Safety First!
• Use a laptop computer to receive, document and process tickets and email.
• Read maps, interpret blueprints, and determine the best method & sequence for locating.
• Use provided locate equipment & technology to accurately locate underground utilities.
• Communicate effectively with peers, managers, and homeowners.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Ability to walk long distances

Manual lifting up to 75 lbs with aids

Problem solving under time pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Locating equipment

Job description

Stake Center Locating is hiring entry level Locate Technicians to locate underground utilities, troubleshoot, and mark the ground using paint and flags, promoting damage prevention in your community. We will train you on the job with 100% paid training and provide a path to develop essential field skills.

Qualifications include being 18+, a high school diploma or equivalent, valid driver's license, ability to walk several miles weekly, and ability to lift up to 75 lbs with aids.