Field Utility Locator - Outdoor Tech & Training & PTO

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle home daily

PTO and holidays

Safety shoe vouchers

401(k) with match

Job summary

Stake Center Locating is seeking entry level Locate Technicians to locate underground utilities, troubleshoot, and mark surfaces, promoting damage prevention. Training is provided on the job with 100% paid training and a starting pay of $21.00 per hour.

The role requires outdoor work in all weather, independence, and problem-solving speed. The job includes modern vehicle use with a fuel card, home-daily vehicle policy, PTO/holidays, safety shoe vouchers, and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to walk up to 5 miles per day 2–3 times a week.
• Ability to carry up to 5 lbs of locating equipment; lift up to 25 lbs or up to 75 lbs 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 locating sequence.
• Use locate equipment to accurately locate underground utilities.
• Communicate effectively with peers, managers, and homeowners.

Skills

Driver's license

High school diploma

Endurance walking

Lifting capability

Background check

Drug screening

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Locate equipment

Job description

Stake Center Locating is seeking entry level Locate Technicians to locate underground utilities, troubleshoot, and mark surfaces, promoting damage prevention. Training is provided on the job with 100% paid training and a starting pay of $21.00 per hour.

The role requires outdoor work in all weather, independence, and problem-solving speed. The job includes modern vehicle use with a fuel card, home-daily vehicle policy, PTO/holidays, safety shoe vouchers, and a 401(k) with company match.