Cable Locator

• Accurately locate underground facilities - telephone, coax, and fiber - utilizing a laptop, mapping software, cable records, smart phones, cable locators, etc. Must provide photos and videos of all locate marks for each locate ticket completed.

• Manage the electronic database into which locate requests are received, prioritizing and completing all locates within the 3 day deadline and closing them out.

• Communicate/interact with excavation contractors to fully understand the parameters of excavation scope and timeline to minimize damage to underground facilities.

• Work with other utility companies and construction companies on a daily basis.

• Through expert knowledge and superior preventative maintenance activities, maintain all equipment to minimize downtime and extend the serviceable life of all equipment.

• Perform spot digging to ensure accuracy of questionable locates.

• Assist as needed during damage investigation and restitution recovery efforts.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School or equivalent required

• Related work experience or knowledge of the industry desired but not necessary.

• Basic computer skills, strong work ethic, attention to detail, interpersonal skills

• Must possess valid driver's license. Complete the Comporium technical training locating module and the SC 811 Academy online course within 6 months.     

• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs., climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, work outdoors, work in confined spaces

• Subject to after hours and emergency locate call outs and scheduled duty rotation.