Cable Locator

Comporium•Fort Mill, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Self-motivated individual able to manage a caseload of underground cable locate requests received through PUPS and other electronic providers, accurately locating all buried facilities within a 3-day window from the date of the request. All emergency locates must be completed upon request with an immediate response. Strong team mindset. Assist Supervisor with any assignments to protect our buried network.

Requirements

High School/GED 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.
Yellow Belt certification
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.

Responsibilities

Working as a team member to accurately locate underground facilities - telephone, coax, and fiber - utilizing a laptop, mapping software, cable records, smart phones, cable locators, etc.
Provide photos and videos of all locate marks for each locate ticket completed.
Take the lead in an area working cohesively with other locators to protect our facilities.
Accurately navigate and manage the electronic database into which locate requests are received, prioritizing and completing all locates within the 3-day deadline and closing them out.
Willing to assist in any area of the enterprise that assistance is needed to perform locate duties.
Communicate/interact with excavation contractors to fully understand the parameters of excavation scope and timeline to minimize damage to underground facilities.
Maintain positive relationships with excavators.
Work with other utility companies and construction companies on a daily basis building solid relationships for better communication and interaction.
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 engaging assistance if needed to ensure protection of our facilities.
Assist as needed during damage investigation and restitution recovery efforts.
Assist Supervisor with special assignments to protect our network.