Trouble Locate Technician/Advanced Utility Locator Job at SYTE Corp, Chicago, IL

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  • SYTE Corp
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Position Summary

The Trouble Locate Technician specializes in difficult, congested, or high-risk underground utility investigations where standard locating methods are insufficient. This role requires advanced troubleshooting expertise, critical thinking, and extensive field experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Investigate complex utility locating issues and unmarked facilities.
  • Perform advanced electromagnetic and signal analysis.
  • Locate utilities in congested urban environments and major infrastructure corridors.
  • Verify utility depth, direction, and continuity.
  • Support excavation crews during high-risk digs and emergency work.
  • Utilize advanced locating technologies including:
    • GPR
    • Induction locating
    • Passive sweeps
    • Sonde locating
    • Signal tracing
  • Diagnose bleed-over, distorted signals, and abandoned utilities.
  • Create detailed field documentation and sketches.
  • Support damage investigations and root-cause analysis.
  • Provide technical guidance to field locators and supervisors.


Qualifications:

  • 5+ years advanced locating experience strongly preferred.
  • Extensive knowledge of underground utility infrastructure.
  • Experience in high-density utility environments.
  • Ability to interpret complex utility prints and as-builts.
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
  • Experience with major electric transmission or distribution systems preferred.


Preferred Experience:

  • Utility locating on large-scale infrastructure projects
  • Strip, resort, airport, or metropolitan utility environments
  • HDD support and vacuum excavation coordination
  • Advanced fault locating and tracing


Certifications Preferred:

  • OSHA 30
  • Confined space awareness
  • CPR/First Aid
  • Advanced locating manufacturer training


Physical & Environmental Requirements:

  • Outdoor work in all weather conditions.
  • Night work and emergency response capability.
  • Ability to safely work near active construction and traffic zones.

About SYTE Corp:

Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Illinois with an office in Charlotte, North Carolina, SYTE Corp is a specialized general contractor serving both public and private sectors. We offer a range of services including general construction, project management, maintenance, and energy-efficient solutions. As a certified SBA 8(a), HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), SYTE has successfully delivered some of the Midwest’s most complex and high-profile infrastructure projects.Our clients include respected agencies such as the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Energy, and Department of Homeland Security. These partnerships reflect our reputation for excellence, innovation, and reliability.

Job Tags

Full time, For contractors, Work at office, Night shift

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