Locating Technician - Paid Training & Outdoor Field Role

Stake Center Locating; Highwood (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and paid Holidays

Red Wing safety shoes vouchers

401(k) with company match

Vehicle with fuel card

Job summary

Stake Center Locating in the United States is hiring entry level Locate Technicians to locate underground utilities, troubleshoot, and mark the ground. We will train you on the job and equip you with the basic skills to be successful in our 100% paid training. You’ll work outdoors in all weather, and problem solve with speed and accuracy. We provide company vehicles with a fuel card and paid holidays, plus safety shoes vouchers and 401(k) with match.

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; lifting up to 25 lbs or more with 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

Reading maps

Interpreting blueprints

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Stamina / physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laptop computer

Locate equipment

Job description

Stake Center Locating in the United States is hiring entry level Locate Technicians to locate underground utilities, troubleshoot, and mark the ground. We will train you on the job and equip you with the basic skills to be successful in our 100% paid training. You’ll work outdoors in all weather, and problem solve with speed and accuracy. We provide company vehicles with a fuel card and paid holidays, plus safety shoes vouchers and 401(k) with match.