Trouble Locate Technician / Advanced Utility Locator - Wisconsin Location

SYTE Corp; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SYTE Corp is hiring a Trouble Locate Technician in Chicago to specialize in advanced utility locating in congested areas. The role requires strong analytical skills, extensive experience, and the ability to handle high-risk environments.

The candidate will troubleshoot locating issues, utilize advanced technologies, and support excavation crews. A preferred background includes utility locating for large-scale projects and certifications such as OSHA 30.

Qualifications

• 5+ years advanced locating experience strongly preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of underground utility infrastructure.
• Ability to interpret complex utility prints and as-builts.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complex utility locating issues and unmarked facilities.
• Perform advanced electromagnetic and signal analysis.
• Support excavation crews during high-risk digs and emergency work.

Skills

Advanced troubleshooting expertise

Critical thinking

Utility locating in high-density environments

Analytical skills

Tools

GPR

Induction locating

Passive sweeps

Sonde locating

Signal tracing

Job description

The Trouble Locate Technician – Advanced Utility Locator specializes in difficult, congested, or high-risk underground utility investigations where standard locating methods are insufficient. This role requires advanced troubleshooting expertise, critical thinking, and extensive field experience. (Location: Wisconsin)

Key Responsibilities:

• Investigate complex utility locating issues and unmarked facilities.
• Perform advanced electromagnetic and signal analysis.
• Locate utilities in congested urban environments and major infrastructure corridors.
• Verify utility depth, direction, and continuity.
• Support excavation crews during high-risk digs and emergency work.
• Utilize advanced locating technologies including:
• GPR
• Induction locating
• Passive sweeps
• Sonde locating
• Signal tracing
• Diagnose bleed-over, distorted signals, and abandoned utilities.
• Create detailed field documentation and sketches.
• Support damage investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Provide technical guidance to field locators and supervisors.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years advanced locating experience strongly preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of underground utility infrastructure.
• Experience in high-density utility environments.
• Ability to interpret complex utility prints and as-builts.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Experience with major electric transmission or distribution systems preferred.

Preferred Experience:

• Utility locating on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strip, resort, airport, or metropolitan utility environments.
• HDD support and vacuum excavation coordination.
• Advanced fault locating and tracing.

Certifications Preferred:

• OSHA 30.
• Confined space awareness.
• CPR/First Aid.
• Advanced locating manufacturer training.

Physical & Environmental Requirements:

• Outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Night work and emergency response capability.
• Ability to safely work near active construction and traffic zones.