Field Fiber Locator & Underground Network Mapper

IQ Fiber; Georgetown (DE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fun environment

Fast-growing company

All team members start accruing PTO on

Company paid benefits: STD, LTD, Basic

Voluntary Benefits: Medical, Dental, V

Job summary

IQ Fiber is hiring a Fiber Network Locator in Delaware to perform skilled field locating of underground fiber cables. You will use electronic equipment and excavation tools to find and mark utilities, ensuring safe, accurate updates to maps and records.

The role requires working with customers and internal teams, with overtime as needed to support critical locates. A valid Delaware driver’s license and DOT MOT knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of experience in the operation of utility locating equipment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of a valid Delaware Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of underground utility systems.
• Knowledge of DelDOT’s Maintenance of Traffic (MOT).
• Ability to pass a driving record and background check; must have clear driving records for the past two years.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes various electronic equipment to find and mark the location of underground fiber.
• Utilizes probe rods, shovel, posthole diggers, and other excavation equipment as necessary to locate and/or verify location of underground utilities.
• Communicates directly with customers, other departments, employees, regulatory agencies, governmental agencies, and the general public verbally or in writing, as needed.
• Provides accurate locations of underground utilities, in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operates with a high degree of efficiency various job-related equipment to provide accurate and efficient locates as requested.
• Works closely with the design team to review and update "as-built" records.
• Prepares accurate time and material records and "as-built" reports and diagrams to provide accurate updates to key maps.
• Participates in announced or unannounced overtime work and responds to callouts during non-working hours or emergencies, as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Manual dexterity

Reading blueprints

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Locating equipment

Job description

IQ Fiber is hiring a Fiber Network Locator in Delaware to perform skilled field locating of underground fiber cables. You will use electronic equipment and excavation tools to find and mark utilities, ensuring safe, accurate updates to maps and records.

The role requires working with customers and internal teams, with overtime as needed to support critical locates. A valid Delaware driver’s license and DOT MOT knowledge are essential.