Field Fiber Optic Locate Technician

Highline Services LLC; Smithville (TX); In loco; USD 28.000 - 41.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Highline Services LLC in Smithville, TX is seeking a Locate Technician to identify and mark underground fiber infrastructure for Texas 811 requests. You’ll work in the field with specialized equipment and GIS data to ensure safe, precise locates.

Key duties include responding to 811 tickets, performing field locates with Metrotech, Vivax, or Radio detection, documenting each locate, and coordinating with contractors to resolve locate boundaries while adhering to safety rules.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training in utility locating preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in utility locating, preferably with fiber optic infrastructure.
• Familiarity with Texas 811 One-Call system and state excavation laws.
• Proficiency with locating equipment and reading maps/GIS data.
• Valid Texas driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Mansioni

• Respond to Texas 811 requests and manage daily locate tickets in a timely manner.
• Perform field locates using locating equipment, maps, and GIS data to identify underground fiber lines.
• Accurately document each locate with photos, GPS coordinates, and ticket status.
• Communicate with contractors, property owners, and internal teams to resolve locate boundaries.
• Maintain equipment and follow safety protocols; assist with incident handling when needed.

Conoscenze

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Driver's license

Strong communication

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training in utility locating

Strumenti

Metrotech

Vivax

Radio detection

Descrizione del lavoro

Highline Services LLC in Smithville, TX is seeking a Locate Technician to identify and mark underground fiber infrastructure for Texas 811 requests. You’ll work in the field with specialized equipment and GIS data to ensure safe, precise locates.

Key duties include responding to 811 tickets, performing field locates with Metrotech, Vivax, or Radio detection, documenting each locate, and coordinating with contractors to resolve locate boundaries while adhering to safety rules.