Entry-Level Utility Locator – Paid Training + Benefits

Stake Center Locating; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rate

Company vehicle with fuel card

Paid time off and holidays

Safety shoe vouchers

401(k) with company match

Job summary

A utility locating company in Schaumburg, Illinois, is hiring entry level Locate Technicians to locate underground utilities and promote damage prevention. Candidates will receive 100% paid training, a competitive hourly rate of $21.00, and benefits including 401(k) with company match and paid holidays. The role requires outdoor work, effective communication, and lifting of equipment. A high school diploma and valid driver 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 in Schaumburg, Illinois, is hiring entry level Locate Technicians to locate underground utilities and promote damage prevention. Candidates will receive 100% paid training, a competitive hourly rate of $21.00, and benefits including 401(k) with company match and paid holidays. The role requires outdoor work, effective communication, and lifting of equipment. A high school diploma and valid driver license are required.