Locator - Chicago, IL

Badger Daylighting
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/28/2022 CLOSED ON 6/8/2023

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Locator - Chicago, IL position at Badger Daylighting?

Locator - Chicago, IL - (220671)

$22- $30/hour based on experience.

Our Chicago, IL has an immediate opening for Locators to join the largest Hydrovac business in North America. The Badger Hydrovac system is a non-destructive method of excavating using pressurized water and a vacuum system to quickly, safely and cleanly excavate around underground utilities and pipelines in the oil & gas, utility and municipal sectors.

The job requires typical construction type hours with some weeks being less than 40 hours and other weeks very busy requiring 50 plus hours. Travel for short term out of town work assignments and/or training is to be expected. Training will be provided for people with a desire to succeed.

To become familiar with “A Day in the Life at Badger” please visit Badger’s Careers Page.

Please note: This role is not a camp position.

Key Accountabilities


• Conduct utility and sewer lateral locates as required
  • Conduct research or analyze data regarding excavation locations, construction prints and plans to determine actual lines of requested utilities
  • Operate various electronic devices including use of a receiver wand and transmitter designed to assist in the locating and verifying of underground utilities including gas, phone and fiber optic cables
  • Mark utility lines using spray paint or coloured flags
  • Prepares various reports and documentation verifying marked utilities
  • Collect GPS data on located utilities and related above ground features

Experience, Qualifications & Education

  • Minimum high school education
  • 3-5 years previous experience locating utilities
  • Previous experience with locating utilities (gas, phone, fiber optic cables and/or water)
  • Ability to distinguish colours for marked utilities
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Ability to carry up to 30 lbs
  • Excellent communication and problem solving skills
  • Excellent customer service skills with the ability to interact with clients, colleagues and the public
  • Intermediate computer skills
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel)
  • Valid driver’s license with clean driver’s abstract
  • Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
  • Able to travel when required

Will be required to successfully complete pre-employment screening, which includes; criminal background check, MVR history, DOT drug screen and Badger Fit for Duty physical exams to ensure you meet the medical, physical and safety requirements of the position.

About Badger Daylighting


Badger Daylighting is North America’s leading provider of non-destructive Hydrovac excavation services. We are publicly traded company, listed on the TSX (‘BAD’). Badger traditionally works for contractors, engineers, and facility owners in the oil and gas, power, municipal, transportation, industrial, and commercial construction industries. We have been designing and manufacturing our Hydrovac System for more than 20 years, continually improving the safety, efficiency, and productivity of the system. Today, our fleet of more than 1000 Hydrovac vacuum trucks provide excavation services to more than 100 US and Canadian locations.

Why Badger


Badger is a leader in the Hydrovac and environmental services industry because of our great people and their customer focus. Be part of a team with the opportunity to develop new ideas and find innovative ways to solve problems.
Badger Daylighting offers competitive salary, an incredible work environment, training and career advancement opportunities. We offer a comprehensive benefit program which includes Health, Dental, Disability, Life, Employer Matching Retirement Savings Program and Vacation / Paid Time Off.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Badger Daylighting is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.

Primary Location: US-IL-Chicago
Job: Non-CDL Operators
Organization: Badger Daylighting Corp
Schedule: Full-time

Salary : $22 - $30

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