In-House Fiber Optic Locator & Field Support

Primecareers; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Tools provided

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Stable in-house position

Job summary

Primecareers is seeking an experienced In-House Fiber Optic Utility Locator to support our outside plant construction, maintenance, and emergency repair operations. This private/in-house locator role focuses on internal crews and approved contractors to ensure safe excavation and prevent service damage.

Responsibilities include locating and marking fiber infrastructure, interpreting maps and prints, and coordinating with project teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of fiber optic or telecom locating experience.
• Understanding of underground fiber construction methods.
• Experience using locating equipment (EM locators, sondes, tracer wire techniques).
• Ability to read fiber maps, splice prints, and construction drawings.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Ability to work independently outdoors in varying weather.
• Strong attention to accuracy, safety, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Locate and mark underground fiber optic cables, conduits, handholes, vaults, and related OSP infrastructure.
• Use locating equipment to determine accurate fiber paths and depths.
• Interpret prints, as-builts, splice diagrams, and GIS maps.
• Coordinate with construction, maintenance, engineering, and project management teams.
• Perform pre-construction walkthroughs and jobsite verifications.
• Document locate activities with photos, sketches, and field notes.
• Support emergency fiber restoration efforts as needed.
• Assist with damage investigations and root cause documentation.

Skills

Fiber locating experience

Reading fiber maps

Equipment operation

Independent outdoor work

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EM locators

Sondes

Tracer wire techniques

Job description

Primecareers is seeking an experienced In-House Fiber Optic Utility Locator to support our outside plant construction, maintenance, and emergency repair operations. This private/in-house locator role focuses on internal crews and approved contractors to ensure safe excavation and prevent service damage.

Responsibilities include locating and marking fiber infrastructure, interpreting maps and prints, and coordinating with project teams.