Underground Utility Locator - Paid Training & Vehicle

Stake-Center-Locating; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and paid Holidays

Red Wing safety shoes vouchers

401(k) with company match

Company vehicle with fuel card

Job summary

Stake Center Locating is hiring entry level Locate Technicians to locate underground utilities, troubleshoot, and mark the ground using paint and flags. We provide 100% paid training.

You’ll work outdoors in all weather, with a preference to work independently and solve problems quickly and accurately. We offer PTO, paid holidays, a company vehicle with fuel card, and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Eighteen years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's 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 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 to accurately locate underground utilities.
• Communicate effectively with peers, managers, and homeowners.

Skills

Problem solving

Outdoor work readiness

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 using paint and flags. We provide 100% paid training.

You’ll work outdoors in all weather, with a preference to work independently and solve problems quickly and accurately. We offer PTO, paid holidays, a company vehicle with fuel card, and a 401(k) with company match.