Fiber Optic Locator Technician – Outdoor Fieldwork & Travel

Nextlink Internet; Marlin (TX); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

HSA (Health Savings Account)

Paid time off

On-the-job training

Career advancement opportunities

Employee discount

Résumé du poste

Nextlink Internet in Hudson Oaks, Texas, is seeking a Fiber Locate Technician to identify and mark underground fiber optic cables, ensuring safety during excavation and construction projects. You will use electromagnetic locators and ground-penetrating radar, read blueprints and maps, and maintain detailed documentation to prevent damage and keep our high-speed network reliable.

Collaboration with contractors and utility companies is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid drivers license.
• Ability to walk up to 5 miles per day 2-3 times per week.
• Ability to carry equipment used for locating utilities several hours per day.

Responsabilités

• Fiber Optic Line Detection: Use locating equipment to accurately locate underground fiber optic cables.
• Marking Locations: Mark locations using paint, flags, or stakes to prevent damage.
• Blueprint and Map Interpretation: Read construction plans, utility maps, and blueprints.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of fiber optic line locations and update records.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure locating activities comply with safety regulations.
• Communication: Liaise with contractors, project managers, and utility companies.
• Problem-Solving: Resolve issues related to inaccurate utility records.
• Preventative Measures: Identify risks and mitigate potential damage.

Connaissances

Fiber locate equipment

Blueprint interpretation

Attention to detail

Communication

Documentation

Driver's license

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Outils

Electromagnetic locators

Ground-penetrating radar

Description du poste

Nextlink Internet in Hudson Oaks, Texas, is seeking a Fiber Locate Technician to identify and mark underground fiber optic cables, ensuring safety during excavation and construction projects. You will use electromagnetic locators and ground-penetrating radar, read blueprints and maps, and maintain detailed documentation to prevent damage and keep our high-speed network reliable.

Collaboration with contractors and utility companies is essential.