Utility Locator

Edge Fiber; Wisconsin; Presencial; USD 26 000 - 37 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Company vehicle, equipment, and PPE

Resumo da oferta

Edge Fiber is seeking a diligent Utility Locator to join our field operations team in Wisconsin. You will identify and mark Edge’s buried fiber and infrastructure, respond to locate tickets, and coordinate with excavators and municipalities to ensure compliance with state one-call laws.

You’ll work with the Director of Field Operations, construction crews, and dispatch, documenting work and maintaining equipment and safety standards across multiple jobsites.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Reading and interpreting maps, prints, and as-built drawings.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors year-round.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsabilidades

• Respond to locate tickets in a timely manner (811/ Digers Hotline).
• Accurately locate and mark buried fiber, conduit, and related infrastructure.
• Document locate work with photos, sketches, GPS data, and ticket notes.
• Communicate professionally with excavators, contractors, homeowners, and municipal staff.
• Identify conflicts or potential damage risks and escalate as needed.
• Maintain locating equipment, vehicles, and PPE; ensure safe operation.
• Coordinate with field teams on complex locates and training new staff.
• Support the in-house locate program and contribute to process improvements.

Conhecimentos

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Reliable

Professional with customers

Physically fit

Formação académica

High school diploma or equivalent

Ferramentas

Vivax locating equipment

Radiodetection

3M locating equipment

GIS tools

GPS equipment

Vetro

Vitruvi

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Edge Fiber (Edge) is a growing fiber and wireless Internet provider serving communities across Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. We own and operate multiple regional networks and brands, including Edge Fiber and we’re expanding: building new fiber infrastructure and bringing best-in-class, high-speed Internet to our residential and business customers.

We are a local team with decades of experience in the industry. We started with a simple idea: that smaller communities deserve the same quality Internet as big cities. We’re hands-on, we take pride in doing the work right, and we’re looking for people who want to build something real and local and grow with us for the long term.

About the Role

We are looking to add a Utility Locator to our growing field operations team. This role is responsible for accurately identifying and marking Edge’s buried fiber and infrastructure to prevent damage during third-party excavation work, and to protect both the network and the public.

You’ll work closely with the Director of Field Operations, our construction crews, and dispatch to respond to locate tickets, coordinate with excavators and municipalities, and ensure Edge stays fully compliant with state one-call laws.

What You’ll Do

• Respond to locate tickets submitted through Diggers Hotline / 811 within required timeframes
• Accurately locate and mark Edge’s buried fiber, conduit, and related infrastructure using electromagnetic locating equipment and site documentation
• Document locate work thoroughly, including photos, sketches, GPS data, and ticket notes
• Communicate professionally with excavators, contractors, homeowners, and municipal staff on site
• Identify and elevate conflicts, unmarked facilities, or potential damage risks
• Maintain locating equipment, vehicles, and PPE in safe and working condition
• Coordinate with construction and engineering teams on complex or high-risk locates
• Support the buildout of Edge’s in-house locate program, including helping train additional staff as the team grows
• Comply with all applicable state one-call laws, OSHA safety standards, and Company policies

Who You Are

• Detail-oriented and accurate: you understand that a missed mark can cause real damage
• Comfortable working independently in the field, often across multiple jobsites in a day
• Reliable, accountable, and organized: you manage your tickets, documentation, and time well
• Professional with customers, contractors, and the public
• Physically comfortable working outdoors in varied weather, on foot, and in various terrain

What You’ll Bring

Required:

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read and interpret maps, prints, and as-built drawings
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work outdoors year-round, and walk extended distances on jobsites
• Authorization to work in the United States

Preferred:

• Prior experience performing utility locates (telecom, electric, gas, or water)
• Familiarity with electromagnetic locating equipment (Vivax, Radiodetection, 3M, or similar)
• Familiarity with Wisconsin Diggers Hotline / 811 processes
• Experience with GIS tools, GPS equipment, or construction management software (Vetro, Vitruvi, etc.)
• NULCA certification or equivalent training
• Experience in telecom, fiber, or underground utility construction
• Hourly Pay Starting at $23.00/hour depending on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life and disability coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Company vehicle, equipment, and PPE provided

Why Join Us

• Growth: Edge is scaling fast, and we’re building our in-house locate program from the ground up: real opportunity to grow into a lead role
• Impact: You’ll be protecting critical infrastructure that brings high-speed internet to underserved communities
• Stability: Edge is a company where strong performers are rewarded with increasing compensation and improving benefits over time
• Team: Small, skilled, field-first. You’ll work with people who take pride in their craft

Equal Opportunity Statement

Edge Fiber is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Pay:

• From $23.00 per hour
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Underground utilities installation: 1 year (Preferred)
• Construction management software: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License with a clean driving record (Required)
• NULCA Certification or equivalent (Preferred)