Job Description

Salary: $20 - 25 per hour + none

Reference: S_171649

Work Outdoors. Work Independently. Company Vehicle Included.

Spherion is seeking Utility Locators to support a growing utility services team across Illinois. In this field-based role, you'll work around construction and excavation sites, locating and marking buried utility lines before digging begins.

You'll manage your own daily schedule and travel to job sites using company-provided equipment. This role is ideal for someone who prefers an "office" without walls and thrives working independently in the field.

Role Highlights

• $20-25/hr
• Paid training provided
• Direct hire (permanent)
• Company-provided vehicle, laptop, and mobile phone
• Comprehensive 401(k) plan and insurance
• Day shift schedule

What You'll Do

• Manage a flexible schedule to attend to emergency, routine, and relocation requests
• Utilize provided technical tools to locate utilities and mark them clearly using industry-standard indicators
• Provide clear communication and guidance to excavation crews and authorities
• Work outdoors year-round and handle weather conditions safely and effectively
• Analyze area maps, site plans, and digital databases to determine the precise location of buried assets
• Locate and mark everything from standard utility lines (gas, water, electric) to complex duct banks and service taps

What You'll Bring

• Valid driver's license
• Successful completion of DOT pre-employment drug screen
• Must be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Willingness to work 40+ hours/week, including weekends as needed based on workload

If you are an independent, motivated individual who enjoys working outdoors and is looking for a stable career with a clear path for advancement, apply today!

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Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.


Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.


At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Work at office, Relocation, Flexible hours, Day shift,

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