Cable Locator

Comporium Communications; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Comporium Communications in Fort Mill, SC seeks an underground locate technician to manage locate tickets and protect buried facilities. You will work with field crews, use mapping software and locators, and ensure three-day turnaround for requests while providing photos and updates.

Join a team-focused environment, perform emergency locate tasks when needed, and coordinate with excavation partners to minimize damage and downtime. Training provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; related experience welcomed.
• Must possess valid driver's license.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs and work outdoors.
• SC 811 Academy online course completion within 6 months is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Locate underground facilities (telephone, coax, fiber) accurately within 3 days of request.
• Provide photos and videos of locate marks for each ticket.
• Lead area coordination with other locators to protect buried network.
• Interact with excavation contractors to minimize damage and maintain timelines.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and operate locating equipment and software.

Skills

Team mindset

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Laptop

Cable locator

Mapping software

Job description

SUMMARY

Comporium is a diversified communications company providing a Quintuple Play of five services -- voice, video, data, wireless and security -- at the retail level; as well as, providing security monitoring and media services for its industry customers. Under this concept, the Comporium Group is uniquely positioned to offer customers a one-stop-shopping for all their communications needs. Self motivated Individual able to manage locate caseload of underground cable locate requests received through PUPS and other electronic providers, accurately locating all buried facilities with a 3 day window from the date of the request In addition, all emergency locates must be completed upon request with an immediate response. Strong team mindset. Assist Supervisor with any assignments to protect our buried network.

RESPONSSIBILITIES

Working as a team member to accurately locate underground facilities - telephone, coax, and fiber - utilizing a laptop, mapping software, cable records, smart phones, cable locators, etc. Must provide photos and videos of all locate marks for each locate ticket completed. Will take the lead in an area working cohesively with other locators to protect our facilities. Accurately navigate and manage the electronic database into which locate requests are received, prioritizing and completing all locates within the 3 day deadline and closing them out. Willing to assist in any area of the enterprise that assistance is needed to perform locate duties. Communicate/interact with excavation contractors to fully understand the parameters of excavation scope and timeline to minimize damage to underground facilities. Maintain positive relationship excavators. Work with other utility companies and construction companies on a daily basis building solid relationships for better communication and interaction. Through expert knowledge and superior preventative maintenance activities, maintain all equipment to minimize downtime and extend the serviceable life of all equipment. Perform spot digging to ensure accuracy of questionable locates engaging assistance if needed to ensure protection of our facilities. Assist as needed during damage investigation and restitution recovery efforts. Assist Supervisor with special assignments to protect our network.

REQUIREMENTS

High School/GED Equivalent required Related work experience or knowledge of the industry desired but not necessary. Basic computer skills, strong work ethic, attention to detail, interpersonal skills Must possess valid driver's license. Complete the Comporium technical training locating module and the SC 811 Academy online course within 6 months. Yellow Belt certification Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs., climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, work outdoors, work in confined spaces Subject to after hours and emergency locate call outs and scheduled duty rotation.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/CONTRACTOR

We firmly believe that our company is only as good as the people we employ. Join a company that values its employees and rewards them for a job well done!

ABOUT US

The Comporium team is dedicated to meeting the communications needs of each customer and to provide unsurpassed value. As an employee, your contributions can have a valuable impact and your presence can make a difference! Comporium has and always will be a company that stays in front of the evolution of technology in the communications industry. Our culture is one that encourages a commitment to excellence and innovation. Join a team who is enhancing its community’s ability to take advantage of new growth in local markets, while developing opportunities for our team members to grow and excel.

LIFESTYLE AND CITIES

Work and live in areas where the weather is great, the cost of living is affordable, the recreational activities are endless, Gigabit Internet speeds are far-reaching, and the people are the friendliest in the world!