Underground Cable Locator – Field Technician

Treasure Lake, LP; Wilber (NE); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Discounted services for employees in Z

Job summary

Zito Media seeks a Cable Locator to identify and mark buried fiber optic and coax cables by referencing utility prints and using locating equipment. You will work outdoors across varied terrains, under potentially stressful conditions, managing load and time to meet locate requests.

You will read utility maps, operate detection tools, and mark assets on locations while maintaining safety protocols and professional communication with colleagues, contractors, and homeowners.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Valid driver's license, with an excellent driving record.
• Ability to write and verbally communicate effectively with all levels of Zito Media personnel and with outside contractors, utility representatives and homeowners.
• Ability to work professionally in a diverse and stressful environment.
• Complete and document work activities using laptop computer and transmit completed tickets on a timely basis to the company’s mainframe.
• Maintain confidentiality in regards to company, employee and customer situations.
• Apply expertise to a variety of situations, evaluate problems, and implement the best solutions.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand utility maps, prints and aerial imagery to assist in identification of underground fiber optic and coax cable assets.
• Prioritize work activities by reviewing all locate requests to determine travel route and timelines.
• Operate hand-held detection equipment in the designed manner.
• Ability to work in all types of terrain and hazards (grass, gravel, ditches, etc.), all types of environments (construction sites, highways, industrial, private property, etc.) and all types of weather conditions.
• Drive extensively, get in-and-out of vehicle repeatedly and walk several miles a day.
• Mark the location of underground fiber optic and coax cable assets on roadways, private property, and other locations, as appropriate and needed, using required spray paints, flags and other equipment.
• Accurately and consistently wear safety gear, and operate safety equipment provided.
• Daily contact with utility managers, crews, homeowner, and contractors discussing locate issues.
• Work on-call hours and some overnight travel as needed.
• Perform other related duties and tasks as assigned or as become evident.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Time management

Laptop/documentation

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Zito Media seeks a Cable Locator to identify and mark buried fiber optic and coax cables by referencing utility prints and using locating equipment. You will work outdoors across varied terrains, under potentially stressful conditions, managing load and time to meet locate requests.

You will read utility maps, operate detection tools, and mark assets on locations while maintaining safety protocols and professional communication with colleagues, contractors, and homeowners.