Fiber Locator Technician - Field Ops, Training & Travel

AMG TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT GROUP LLC; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Company truck

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid training

Job summary

Nextlink is seeking a Fiber Locate Technician to identify and mark underground fiber optic cables using specialized equipment. You will read blueprints, maintain accurate location records, and coordinate with contractors to prevent damage during excavation. The role requires travel to multiple job sites and compliance with safety regulations.

The position involves outdoor work, day-time hours, and potential on-call weekends. A valid driver’s license and ability to walk long distances are needed.

Qualifications

• Experience operating fiber locating equipment or similar utilities locating tools.
• Ability to read utility maps, blueprints, and construction plans.
• Comfort with traveling to multiple job sites and walking long distances.

Responsibilities

• Identify, locate, and mark underground fiber optic cables.
• Maintain accurate location records, sketches, and maps.
• Ensure safety compliance and report hazards to authorities.
• Coordinate with contractors, project managers, and utility companies.
• Travel up to 30% to various job sites.

Skills

Fiber locating

Blueprints reading

Problem solving

Communication

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Electromagnetic locators

Ground-penetrating radar

Job description

Nextlink is seeking a Fiber Locate Technician to identify and mark underground fiber optic cables using specialized equipment. You will read blueprints, maintain accurate location records, and coordinate with contractors to prevent damage during excavation. The role requires travel to multiple job sites and compliance with safety regulations.

The position involves outdoor work, day-time hours, and potential on-call weekends. A valid driver’s license and ability to walk long distances are needed.