Underground Fiber & Cable Installer & Locator

gts-yes; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan

Company subsidized medical, dental, &

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

GTS is seeking a Drop Bury Technician to install and maintain low-voltage fiber optic or coaxial cables buried underground across residential, business and commercial sites. You will read job layouts, operate trenching equipment, and restore sites to their original condition, maintaining clear bore logs and field notes.

The role emphasizes safety, precision in locating utilities, and effective communication with customers and team members in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in utility locating or trenching is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and highway control standards.
• Ability to read and interpret fiber maps or CATV design prints.

Responsibilities

• Operate utility locator and mark utility lines to guide safe trenching.
• Read job layouts and locate valves/meters as needed.
• Operate trenching equipment and lay ducts, pull cables.
• Restore customer lawns and property after work.
• Maintain bore logs and document field notes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Reading job layouts

Safety awareness

Communication writing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Trenching equipment

Hand tools

Read blueprints

Cable locating tools

Job description

GTS is seeking a Drop Bury Technician to install and maintain low-voltage fiber optic or coaxial cables buried underground across residential, business and commercial sites. You will read job layouts, operate trenching equipment, and restore sites to their original condition, maintaining clear bore logs and field notes.

The role emphasizes safety, precision in locating utilities, and effective communication with customers and team members in a fast-paced environment.