Underground Fiber Optic Cabling Tech

gts-yes; Alabama; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

GTS is seeking a Drop Bury Technician to install and maintain low-voltage fiber optic or coaxial cables buried underground at residential, business, and commercial sites. You will operate utility locators, read blueprints, and perform trenching, duct work, and cable pulling with attention to safety and quality.

You must work with teams outdoors in varying weather, ensuring lawns and landscapes are restored after work and following all regulations and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience preferred in utility locating and trenching, especially near live utilities.
• Ability to read and interpret maps, blueprints, and design prints.

Responsibilities

• Operate GTS utility locator and place paint lines or flags for utility lines to ensure safe trenching.
• Read job layout including valves and meters that may be located.
• Operate trenching equipment, duct work laying, cable pulling, and boring for driveways/sidewalks.
• Maintain bore logs.
• Read blueprints and organize materials and resources for excavation, using basic hand tools.
• Restore customer lawns, sidewalks, and landscaping to original condition.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Reading blueprints

Multi-tasking

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Trenching equipment

Hand tools

Job description

GTS is seeking a Drop Bury Technician to install and maintain low-voltage fiber optic or coaxial cables buried underground at residential, business, and commercial sites. You will operate utility locators, read blueprints, and perform trenching, duct work, and cable pulling with attention to safety and quality.

You must work with teams outdoors in varying weather, ensuring lawns and landscapes are restored after work and following all regulations and safety procedures.