Outside Plant Technician with Security Clearance

People, Technology & Processes, LLC; Fort Knox (KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Outside Plant Technician position at Fort Knox, KY focuses on locating and documenting government telecom cables for excavation projects. You will perform GPS-based path locates, document activity with CAD/GIS outputs, and ensure compliance with permit and safety procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma with telecommunications/underground utility training, multiple safety certifications, and experience with locating equipment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of underground utility locating standards and 811 Call Before You Dig regulations.
• Ability to interpret utility maps, drawings, and field sketches.
• Experience with GIS/CAD systems and mapping software.
• Familiarity with environmental and base-level digging clearance protocols.
• Willingness to work on-call and respond to after-hours emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, coordinate, and execute cable locate requests for excavation areas.
• Conduct site inspections and locate cable paths with GPS to within 1 meter.
• Provide time-stamped photos and submit red-line CAD/GIS drawings.
• Document locate activity on digging permits and maintain files.
• Identify NEC-owned cables and ensure government-standard response times.
• Prepare paperwork for digging permits and environmental clearances.
• Support 24/7 on-call locate requests for emergencies.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Industry standards knowledge

GIS concepts

Reading blueprints/drawings

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

OSHA 10 certification

NULCA Certification

CPR / First Aid Certification

OSHA Confined Space Entry Training

DOT Flagger Certification

OSHA 30-Hour Certification

NFPA 70E awareness

Tools

RD7100 locator

Metrotech

Vivax

GPS locating equipment

Job description

Position Title: Outside Plant Technician Location: Fort Knox, KY Clearance Type: SECRET Compensation: $31.79/hr. Responsibilities:

• Receive, process, coordinate, and execute cable locate requests for all proposed excavation areas to identify buried or underground government telecommunications cables.
• Conduct physical site inspections and locate cable paths using contractor-furnished GPS equipment with accuracy to within 1 meter, and mark cable paths using inverted fluorescent orange paint and/or stakes.
• Provide digital time-stamped photographs of the marked areas and submit red-line drawings to the Government's CAD/GIS team upon completion.
• Accurately document all locate activity on the digging permit, return completed permits to DPW, and maintain internal file copies.
• Identify whether NEC-owned cables are present within the area of concern and ensure compliance with government standards for cable locate response times (within 1 working day).
• Prepare and submit paperwork necessary for obtaining digging permits and environmental clearances for all excavation projects.
• Support 24/7 on-call emergency locate requests related to utility damage or urgent infrastructure repairs, including third-party damage and acts of God.
• Avoid digging in paved or sensitive areas; follow proper boring procedures where required.
• Ensure all open trenches or pits are properly marked and secured, using plywood covers (if possible), orange safety cones, and yellow caution tape when left overnight Qualifications Education and Certifications:
• High school diploma required, technical training in telecommunications, construction, or underground utility locating preferred.
• Valid Driver's License.
• OSHA 10
• Workplace safety.
• NULCA (National Utility Locating Contractors Association) Certification.
• CPR / First Aid Certification.
• OSHA Confined Space Entry Training
• DOT (Department of Transportation) Flagger Certification Knowledge and Experience:
• Knowledge of Industry Standards
• Understanding of best practices related to underground utility locating (e.g., 811 Call Before You Dig regulations).
• 2+ Years of Utility Locating Experience
• Experience with electromagnetic locating equipment (e.g., RD7100, Metrotech, Vivax).
• 2+ years of experience working in OSP cable locating, trenching, or telecom utility inspection roles.
• Experience with GIS and Mapping Software
• Some employers prefer knowledge of GIS applications or mobile mapping software. Experience using GPS locating equipment, red-lining methods, and working with GIS/CAD systems.
• Ability to accurately interpret utility maps, drawings, and field sketches.
• Familiarity with Blueprints and As-Built Drawings
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents.
• Familiarity with digging permit processes, construction safety standards, and field documentation.
• Willingness and availability to work on-call and respond to after-hours emergencies. Desired Qualifications:
• Prior experience supporting Army NEC or government telecom infrastructure.
• Knowledge of Fort Knox or other military installation OSP systems and permit processes.
• Familiarity with environmental and base-level digging clearance protocols.
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification, NFPA 70E, or similar safety credentials.