Outdoor Locate Technician: Paid Training, PTO & Vehicle

Stake Center Locating; Lake Villa (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and fuel card

PTO and paid holidays

Safety shoe vouchers

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Stake Center Locating in Illinois is hiring entry-level Locate Technicians to locate underground utilities, troubleshoot, and mark the ground with paint and flags. Training is provided with 100% paid on-the-job instruction to build the basic skills for success in our team.

You’ll work outdoors in all weather, using locate equipment and maps, and you’ll learn to communicate clearly with peers, managers, and homeowners throughout ticket processing and service delivery.

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; lift up to 25 lbs or 75 lbs with aids.
• Pass pre-employment background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Think Safety First!
• Read maps, interpret blueprints, and determine best method for locating.
• Use locating equipment to accurately locate underground utilities.
• Communicate effectively with peers, managers, and homeowners.

Skills

Reading maps

Problem solving

Safety minded

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Locate equipment

Job description

Stake Center Locating in Illinois is hiring entry-level Locate Technicians to locate underground utilities, troubleshoot, and mark the ground with paint and flags. Training is provided with 100% paid on-the-job instruction to build the basic skills for success in our team.

You’ll work outdoors in all weather, using locate equipment and maps, and you’ll learn to communicate clearly with peers, managers, and homeowners throughout ticket processing and service delivery.