Field Trainer- Springfield, IL

Stake Center Locating is an industry leader in underground utility damage prevention. We are evolving our training ecosystem to raise quality standards, develop our workforce, and strengthen safety and field performance. You will play a vital role in the transformation focusing on the readiness of our new team members who join Stake Center with experience.

The Field Trainer is responsible for onboarding and upskilling experienced underground utility locator new hires through structured, hands-on field training. This role bridges training and operations by ensuring new hires consistently apply Stake Center Locating standards, customer standards, use of systems and safe locating practices from day one in the field.

The Field Trainer partners closely with Operational Leaders to accelerate time-to-productivity, reinforce accountability, and ensure experienced hires are aligned with Stake’s expectations - not just how they’ve “always done it.” This role will ensure operational excellence is delivered in the areas of safety, production, and quality.

You will contribute to the full employee development lifecycle – from a warm welcome aboard, effective reviews of utility centric concepts and hands-on learning opportunities, to field ride-alongs, coaching, and incident prevention.

This position combines hands-on field leadership with training strategy alongside a strong coaching mindset. This position will require up to 75% travel.

Key Responsibilities

- Deliver structured in-field training for experienced new hires locators, focused on:

- Stake Center Locating standards and expectations

- SCL systems and processes

- Safety, quality, documentation, and damage prevention

- Client-specific requirements and regional specifics

- Observe, assess, and coach locators in live work environments

- Identify gaps between prior experience and Stake standards, correcting behaviors early on

- Reinforce consistency, professionalism, and being “above reproach” in the field

- Partner daily/weekly with Operational Leaders to align training priorities to quality-production expectations

- Foster an effective and efficient handoff from Training to Operations

- Provide feedback to Operational Leaders on readiness, risks, and additional coaching needs

- Reinforce all productivity, quality, and safety goals

- Partner with the Safety and Training Manager within your region to ensure consistency in the training programs

- Support zero-damage and zero-injury initiatives through proactive field audits, PPE compliance checks, and hazard-mitigation coaching

Qualifications:

- High school diploma or equivalent

- 5+ years of underground utility locating experience

- Demonstrated success as a high-performing locator in production environments

- Strong knowledge and track record of damage prevention, safety practices, and exceeding client requirements

- Proven ability to coach, mentor, and influence experienced peers

- Strong communication skills with the ability to give clear feedback and celebrate wins

- Comfortable working and traveling independently in the field

- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within assigned region

Preferred Qualifications:

- Prior experience as a trainer, mentor, or lead locator

- Experience working closely with operations leadership

- Strong documentation and reporting skills

Stake Center Locating is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.