Entry-Level Utility Locator: Paid Training, PTO & Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

PTO & paid Holidays

Safety shoe vouchers

401(k) with company match

100% paid training

Job summary

Stake Center Locating is hiring entry level Locate Technicians to locate underground utilities, troubleshoot, and mark the ground (using paint and flags). We provide 100% paid on-the-job training to prepare you for a safety-focused career in utility locating. Ideal candidates enjoy outdoor work, independence, and quick problem-solving in all weather conditions.

Starting pay is $21.00 per hour. Benefits include a company vehicle on a nightly basis, PTO and paid holidays, safety shoe vouchers, and

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.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Outdoor work

Long walking capability

Background check

Drug screening

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Stake Center Locating is hiring entry level Locate Technicians to locate underground utilities, troubleshoot, and mark the ground (using paint and flags). We provide 100% paid on-the-job training to prepare you for a safety-focused career in utility locating. Ideal candidates enjoy outdoor work, independence, and quick problem-solving in all weather conditions.

Starting pay is $21.00 per hour. Benefits include a company vehicle on a nightly basis, PTO and paid holidays, safety shoe vouchers, and