Utility Locator: Entry Level Field Technician

Stake Center Locating; Galesburg (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle with fuel card

Paid time off

Paid 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 using paint and flags, promoting damage prevention in your community.

You will train on the job with 100% paid training and a focus on safety, independence, and quick problem solving. The role is outdoors, requires walking several miles daily and working flexible hours including some evenings and weekends.

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

• 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

Reading maps

Blueprint interpretation

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laptop computer

Locating 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.

You will train on the job with 100% paid training and a focus on safety, independence, and quick problem solving. The role is outdoors, requires walking several miles daily and working flexible hours including some evenings and weekends.