Outdoor Utility Locator Technician – Training & Benefits

Stake Center Locating; Macomb (IL); On-site; USD 2,387,000 - 3,399,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Safety shoe vouchers

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 offer on-the-job training and provide the basic skills to succeed in our 100 paid training program.

Starting pay is 2100 per hour with company vehicles, fuel card, PTO and holidays, plus 401k with matching. This is an outdoor, independent role requiring problem solving and strong safety awareness.

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; lifting objects up to 25 lbs or lifting in excess of 75 lbs with tool aids.
• Pass pre employment background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• We will train entry level Locating Technicians to 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

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

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 offer on-the-job training and provide the basic skills to succeed in our 100 paid training program.

Starting pay is 2100 per hour with company vehicles, fuel card, PTO and holidays, plus 401k with matching. This is an outdoor, independent role requiring problem solving and strong safety awareness.