Cable/Fiber Utility Line Locator

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Cable/Fiber Utility Line Locator

@ Allens Communications

What Does a Cable/Fiber Utility Line Locator do?

• A Cable/Fiber Utility Line Locator — also called a utility locator technician — is responsible for using specialized electronic equipment and network documents to safely locate and identify ALLENS' existing underground network conduits, fiber and/or coaxial cables.
• This job requires a safety conscious, friendly, team driven work ethic with desire to timely and accurately carry out the task of network identification per established rules of Louisiana Dig Law.
• Technicians are the front line contact with the public and must possess ability to communicate with customers, excavators, city inspectors, police and fire department officials about the location and safety in operating around ALLENS' communication network.
• With today's evolving telecommunication technology, this career allows for growth and continued learning on the job as the evolution in which we communicate expands into the future.

Job Responsibilities:

• Obey all safety work procedures, recognize and mitigate safety hazards in the workplace/environment during task.
• Learn and maintain proficiency in using locating equipment, locate underground facilities and mark them in compliance with the LA Dig Law so as to avoid damage to ALLENS' network infrastructure.
• Prevent and minimize any damage to ALLENS' network by monitoring excavation activity and developing working relationships with these excavators and/or contractors.
• Identify and report on network facilities through damage prevention inspections and monitoring work proximity in and around ALLENS' network paths.
• Report damage to network facilities immediately.
• Be able to work in a team environment to aid in deployment and operation of ALLENS' advanced communication network throughout its network footprint.
• Be available for 24 hour call out and extended hours as necessary including nights, weekends and holidays as a provider of essential services, during planned or unplanned events, severe weather, outages, physical damage to network or other utilities, emergencies, or other company situations deemed necessary by management.

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Qualifications:

What are the minimum requirements?

• Job requires a high school diploma or equivalent and previous experience and/or certifications preferred.
• Are there any additional qualifications or considerations for applicant?
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply
• Valid license and must be 21 years old to drive company vehicle.
• Good with hand tools, troubleshooting and resolving challenges
• Enjoy working outdoors in various weather condition
• Motivated to learn technology and show interest in job
• Adept at creating plans or layouts and executing them
• Not bothered by heights or confined spaces
• Physical ability to perform job including use of ladders and lifting 75 lbs. or more
• Safety-conscious, especially around high-voltage lines
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to work with the public, customers, other utilities and team members
• Good mechanical/electrical skills for use in locating conductors and network components
• Map reading/interpretation skills from drawings and/or electronic documents
• Multitasking and prioritization skillset in a demanding work scenarios
• Any previous electronic, communication experience and/or licensure

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How to Apply:

Job seekers can pick up an application at either site (Morgan City 800 Victor II Blvd. Morgan City, LA. 70380 or Grand Coteau 1580 I-49 N Service Rd. Grand Coteau, LA. 70541) and send it back in person, by fax  985-384-5243 or email accounting@atvci.net.