Utility Locator: Field Technician (Starting at $21/hr)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off and holidays

Safety shoes voucher

Company vehicle with fuel card

401(k) with company match

Paid training

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 will train you on the job and equip you with the basic skills to be successful in our 100% paid training. What you’ll need to bring is a preference to work outdoors in all weather, a desire to work independently and an ability to problem solve with speed and accuracy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be 18 years or older and have a valid driver's license.
• Able to walk up to 5 miles a day, 2–3 days a week.
• Pass pre-employment background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Think Safety First and follow safety procedures.
• Use a laptop to receive, document and process tickets and email.
• Read maps, interpret blueprints, and determine locating sequence.
• Utilize locate equipment to accurately identify underground utilities.
• Communicate effectively with peers, managers, and homeowners.

Skills

Map reading

Blueprint reading

Communication

Problem solving

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum age 18

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 will train you on the job and equip you with the basic skills to be successful in our 100% paid training. What you’ll need to bring is a preference to work outdoors in all weather, a desire to work independently and an ability to problem solve with speed and accuracy.