Utility Locator

Swyft Fiber; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications company is seeking a qualified professional to identify and protect underground network facilities. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of telecommunications experience, proficiency in using geophysical locate equipment, and safety training such as OSHA-12. This role involves ensuring public safety, managing paperwork for site locates, and operating the locator system for cable installation in varied outdoor conditions. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of telecommunications experience required.
• 3+ years of experience utilizing geophysical equipment in utility locating.
• Safety Training including OSHA-12 and traffic control required.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Identify, locate, and protect underground utility facilities.
• Mark locations and complete necessary paperwork for site locates.
• Operate locator systems for installation of telecommunications cables.
• Ensure safety of public and compliance with safety standards.
• Schedule and coordinate projects, managing time effectively.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Critical thinking

Service orientation

Complex analysis and problem solving

Excellent organizational abilities

Time management

Proficient in Google Suite

Ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Responsible for the correct, safe, and efficient identifying, locating, and protecting of underground network facilities. Ensures clear and complete network identification for the excavator or property owner.

• 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.

Job Qualifications

• 3+ years of telecommunications experience required.
• 3+ years of experience utilizing geophysical multi-frequency locate equipment in the underground utility locating industry such as for a contract utility locating firm and/or a major utility company.
• Safety Training including electrical clearances, OSHA-12, traffic control, bucket truck safety, and ladder safety required.
• Ability to travel up to 90%.
• Ability to work long hours involving overtime and weekends, as necessary.
• Ability to respond to the needs of a 24/7/365 operation.
• Must be able to work emergency schedules during natural disasters and network outages.
• Individuals must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record meeting the company and insurance policy conditions.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Critical thinking.
• Service orientation.
• Complex analysis, troubleshooting, and problem solving.
• Sound judgment and decision making.
• Excellent organizational abilities.
• Time management.
• Proficient in Google Suite or related software.
• Thorough understanding of contracts, plans, specifications, and regulations.
• Ability to remain flexible and efficient in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to make intelligent and quick decisions and work well under pressure when faced with unexpected occurrences or delays.
• Ability to effectively multitask while analyzing and solving problems.
• Thorough understanding of engineering, architectural, and other construction drawings.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds several times a day.
• Overhead lifting of over 20 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time on varied surfaces.
• Position requires working outdoors in all types of weather.
• Ability to climb and work at elevations (i.e., ladders, poles, lift trucks) exceeding 18 feet.
• Ability to work in confined spaces (i.e., attics, crawl spaces, utility holes).

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision depth perception, and ability to focus.

The conditions listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by managers as deemed appropriate.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled