Entry-Level Utility Locator – Paid Training + Benefits

Stake Center Locating; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay Rate: $21.00 per hour

Late-model vehicles with a fuel card

PTO and paid Holidays

$200 vouchers for safety shoes

401(k) with company match

Job summary

A utility locating company located in Illinois is seeking entry-level Locate Technicians to identify underground utilities and promote damage prevention in the community. The role includes comprehensive on-the-job training, a competitive pay rate of $21.00 per hour, and various benefits like company vehicles for personal use and a 401(k) with a company match. Ideal candidates should enjoy working outdoors and have a strong problem-solving ability. A high school diploma and valid driver’s license are required.

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 of electronic locating equipment for extended periods of time; lifting objects up to 25 lbs or lifting in excess of 75 lbs with tool 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.

Job description

A utility locating company located in Illinois is seeking entry-level Locate Technicians to identify underground utilities and promote damage prevention in the community. The role includes comprehensive on-the-job training, a competitive pay rate of $21.00 per hour, and various benefits like company vehicles for personal use and a 401(k) with a company match. Ideal candidates should enjoy working outdoors and have a strong problem-solving ability. A high school diploma and valid driver’s license are required.