Outdoor Utility Locator | Paid Training & Benefits

stakecenterlocating; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle with fuel card

Take vehicle home nightly

PTO and 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. We train you on the job and provide 100% paid training.

You should be comfortable working outdoors in all weather and solving problems quickly and accurately. Responsibilities include using laptops to document tickets, reading maps, and locating utilities with provided equipment.

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 for extended periods of time; lifting objects up to 25 lbs or lifting in excess of 75 lbs with tool 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

Safety first

Outdoor work

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laptop computer

Locate equipment

Job description

Stake Center Locating is hiring entry level Locate Technicians to locate underground utilities, troubleshoot, and mark the ground. We train you on the job and provide 100% paid training.

You should be comfortable working outdoors in all weather and solving problems quickly and accurately. Responsibilities include using laptops to document tickets, reading maps, and locating utilities with provided equipment.