Outdoor Utility Locator - Paid Training & Benefits

stakecenterlocating; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and paid Holidays

Safety shoe vouchers

401(k) with company match

Vehicle provided with fuel card and at

Job summary

Stake Center Locating is seeking entry level Locate Technicians to locate underground utilities, troubleshoot, and mark the ground (using paint and flags). We will train you on the job and equip you with the basic skills to be successful in our 100% paid training.

You will work outdoors in all weather, read maps and blueprints, and use locate equipment to accurately locate utilities while documenting tickets and communicating with homeowners and peers.

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

Outdoor work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Stake Center Locating is seeking entry level Locate Technicians to locate underground utilities, troubleshoot, and mark the ground (using paint and flags). We will train you on the job and equip you with the basic skills to be successful in our 100% paid training.

You will work outdoors in all weather, read maps and blueprints, and use locate equipment to accurately locate utilities while documenting tickets and communicating with homeowners and peers.