Locate Technician- WAUKEGAN, IL

Stake Center Locating • Waukegan, IL

14h

About The Position

Stake Center Locating is hiring entry-level Locate Technicians to locate underground utilities, troubleshoot, and mark the ground with paint and flags to promote damage prevention in the community. The company provides 100% paid, on-the-job training and the equipment needed to develop the skills for the role. Technicians work outdoors in varying weather conditions and independently, using problem-solving skills to complete locating work accurately and efficiently. The role includes responding to emergency calls during scheduled on-call rotations.

The position pays $22.00 per hour. Employees receive a late-model vehicle and fuel card for company use; the vehicle may be taken home each night. Benefits also include paid time off, paid holidays, a Red Wing safety-shoe voucher worth $200 after every twelve months of service, and a 401(k) with company match.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
• Be able to walk up to 5 miles a day, 2–3 times a week.
• Be able to carry up to 5 pounds of electronic locating equipment for extended periods.
• Be able to lift objects up to 25 pounds, or lift objects over 75 pounds with tool aids.
• Pass pre-employment background and drug screening.
• Be willing to work outdoors in all weather.
• Be able to work independently and problem-solve with speed and accuracy.
• Be able to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays, depending on ticket and production load.
• Be available for emergency calls during scheduled on-call shift rotations.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety while performing locating work.
• Use a laptop to receive, document, and process tickets and email.
• Read maps and interpret blueprints to determine the best method and sequence for locating utilities.
• Use provided locating equipment and technology to accurately locate underground utilities.
• Communicate effectively with peers, managers, and homeowners.
• Respond to emergency calls during scheduled on-call shift rotations.
• Mark the ground with paint and flags to indicate underground utilities.

Benefits

• 100% paid training
• $22.00 per hour
• Late-model vehicle and fuel card for company use, with the vehicle taken home each night
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• $200 Red Wing safety-shoe voucher after every twelve months of service
• 401(k) with company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED