Travel‑Ready Underground Utility Locator

Cablesouth Media Iii Llc; DeRidder (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Swyft Fiber in DeRidder, LA is seeking a Utility Locator to identify, locate, and protect underground network facilities. You will mark locations, file paperwork, and operate locator equipment for telecom cables including fiber optic lines.

The role requires 3+ years in telecommunications and geophysical locate work, with safety training and the ability to travel up to 90%. It involves outdoor work, variable hours, and emergency schedules in a safety-sensitive environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of telecommunications experience.
• 3+ years of experience utilizing geophysical multi-frequency locate equipment in the underground utility locating industry.
• Safety Training including electrical clearances, OSHA-12, traffic control, bucket truck safety, and ladder safety required.

Responsibilities

• Searches for underground utilities in an area, properly marks the location, and fulfils the necessary paperwork to complete the Locate.
• Operates the locator system (sub-site and handheld) for installation of underground telecommunications cable conduit, including fiber optic cable.
• Ensures safety of the public and other utilities underground facilities.
• Ensures all applicable permits and locates are complete and on site.
• Ensures safety standards and guidelines are followed on the jobsite and that all safety codes are met.
• Schedules and coordinates projects in logical steps and budgets the time necessary to meet each deadline on locate tickets.
• Prepares and submits material requests in order to meet daily operational needs while maintaining equipment and material inventory.
• Ensures adherence to the budget and, when unexpected complications or issues arise, makes quick and necessary adjustments.
• Collaborates with supervisory staff, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve problems, including work procedures, complaints, and construction or design issues.
• Manages and leads actions that are necessary due to delays, bad weather, or emergencies.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with a variety of people, including owners, managers, designers, supervisors, contractors, tradespersons, and craft workers.
• Communicates with landowners to resolve issues that arise in easements and on private property.
• Builds and maintains relationships with the community and officials.
• Attends Safety Meetings.
• Maintains vehicle and tools issued by the Company at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Telecommunications experience

Geophysical locate equipment

Traffic control knowledge

Valid driver's license

Google Suite

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Swyft Fiber in DeRidder, LA is seeking a Utility Locator to identify, locate, and protect underground network facilities. You will mark locations, file paperwork, and operate locator equipment for telecom cables including fiber optic lines.

The role requires 3+ years in telecommunications and geophysical locate work, with safety training and the ability to travel up to 90%. It involves outdoor work, variable hours, and emergency schedules in a safety-sensitive environment.