Outdoor Underground Utility Locator Tech - Paid Training

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pay rate $22/hour

Company vehicle with fuel card

Paid holidays

Safety shoe vouchers

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. We will train you on the job and equip you with the basic skills to be successful in our 100% paid training.

Preference to work outdoors in all weather, enjoy independent work and problem solving with speed and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Eighteen years of age or older and a valid driver license with acceptable record.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to walk up to 5 miles per day 2-3 times a week and lift up to 25 lbs; occasional heavier lifting with aids.
• Pass pre-employment background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Think safety first while locating underground utilities.
• Read maps, interpret blueprints, and determine locating sequence.
• Use locate equipment to accurately pinpoint underground utilities.
• Document tickets and emails using a laptop and communicate with team and homeowners.
• Respond to on-call shifts and flexible scheduling as required.

Skills

Safety awareness

Independent worker

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laptop

Locate equipment

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. We will train you on the job and equip you with the basic skills to be successful in our 100% paid training.

Preference to work outdoors in all weather, enjoy independent work and problem solving with speed and accuracy.