Entry-Level Utility Locator: Paid Training + Vehicle & PTO

Stake Center Locating; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle provided with fuel card

PTO and paid holidays (best in class)

Safety shoe vouchers (up to $200/year)

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.

Starting pay is $20.00 per hour and we will train you on the job with 100% paid training. You must enjoy outdoor work in all weather, work independently and solve problems quickly and accurately.

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 locating equipment and lift up to 25 lbs or more with aids.
• Pass pre-employment background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Outdoor work

Problem solving

Reading maps

Team communication

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), promoting damage prevention in your community.

Starting pay is $20.00 per hour and we will train you on the job with 100% paid training. You must enjoy outdoor work in all weather, work independently and solve problems quickly and accurately.