Entry-Level Utility Locator — Paid Training & Home Vehicle

Stake Center Locating; Canton (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Company vehicle with 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. On-the-job training will equip you with the basic skills for success in a 100% paid training program.

What you’ll need is a willingness to work outdoors in all weather, the ability to work independently, and strong problem-solving speed and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Strong focus on safety and problem solving.
• Ability to read maps and interpret blueprints.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Outdoor work

Safety consciousness

Problem solving

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum age 18

Tools

Locate 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. On-the-job training will equip you with the basic skills for success in a 100% paid training program.

What you’ll need is a willingness to work outdoors in all weather, the ability to work independently, and strong problem-solving speed and accuracy.