Gas Locate Technician (Entry Level) — Outdoors & Training

Stake Center Locating, Inc.; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay Rate: $21.00 per hour

Late-model vehicles with fuel card

PTO and paid Holidays

Safety shoe vouchers

401(k) with company match

Job summary

A utility locating company located in Effingham, IL, seeks an Entry Level Gas Locate Technician. This role involves locating underground utilities and marking the ground to prevent damage. The company provides comprehensive on-the-job training, with a pay rate of $21 per hour. Candidates should be comfortable working outdoors, have a valid driver's license, and be able to walk several miles a day. Additional benefits include a 401(k) plan with a company match, paid time off, and safety shoe vouchers.

Qualifications

• Eighteen years of age or older.
• Valid driver license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to walk up to 5 miles a day 2-3 times a week.
• Pass pre-employment background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Think Safety First!
• Use a laptop to document and process tickets.
• Read maps and interpret blueprints.
• Use locate equipment to accurately locate utilities.
• Communicate effectively with peers and homeowners.

Skills

Problem-solving

Map reading

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Locating equipment

Laptop computer

Job description

A utility locating company located in Effingham, IL, seeks an Entry Level Gas Locate Technician. This role involves locating underground utilities and marking the ground to prevent damage. The company provides comprehensive on-the-job training, with a pay rate of $21 per hour. Candidates should be comfortable working outdoors, have a valid driver's license, and be able to walk several miles a day. Additional benefits include a 401(k) plan with a company match, paid time off, and safety shoe vouchers.