Fiber Locator

ALLO Communications • Lincoln, NE

8d • Onsite

About The Position

At ALLO, we believe people are our biggest asset. Our team brings the ALLO mission to life because as local members of each community, we live, work, play, and volunteer right here with you. We're passionate about being involved and contributing to the success and progress of each of our GIG Communities. We pursue these passions because ALLO leaders have created a workplace where folks are valued, ideas are heard, and leaders and teammates show up for each other at work and in life. As a Fiber Locator, your primary responsibility will be to locate underground fiber optic cable correctly, safely, and efficiently. This will require that you manage your daily route and schedule within certain parameters and that you are committed to the high quality and accuracy of your work to ensure that customers and contractors can operate in complete safety and with full knowledge of the location of any underground fiber optics they may encounter.

Requirements

• Must own and use a smartphone with adequate data and coverage to access ALLO systems and processes in the field (phone stipend provided)
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to operate a company vehicle and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Ability to raise up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to remain upright on feet for extended periods
• Ability to crouch and crawl
• Ability to move on foot up to 10 miles per day
• Ability to bend, kneel, stand
• Ability to carry tools and equipment
• Ability to operate a computer
• Ability to operate hand tools and equipment
• Ability to work in outdoor weather
• Ability to identify different colors

Nice To Haves

• Locating, utility, construction, GIS, safety awareness experience a plus
• Knowledge of underground utility construction and your assigned geographic region
• Basic knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Word, and GIS
• Skills to effectively communicate with internal and external customers, contractors, and company employees
• Flexibility and temperament to adapt to sudden challenges and changing work conditions
• Willingness to change schedule at short notice to respond to emergency calls
• Ability to work overtime (>40 hours) and in various locations beyond home market as needed
• Availability for weekend on-call duty, as required
• Ability to pass pre-employment background check and drug screen
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Search for underground fiber optics and accurately marking the location
• Complete all necessary locate documentation
• Maintain daily contact with utility managers, crews, homeowners, and contractors regarding locate issues
• Receive daily locates via computer/device
• Prioritize your daily work by going through all locate requests to determine routing
• Read and understand provided maps to assist in identification of underground fiber optics
• Ensure that customers and contractors suffer no damages or injuries due to mislocated fiber optics
• Respond to emergency calls in a timely manner, and work periodic weekends or evening on-call rotation
• Work closely with GIS personnel to ensure that up-to-date fiber maps are accurate for system and contract personnel
• Provide a safe work environment by being knowledgeable of and enforcing all state, local, and federal safety regulations, and company safety policies
• Operate and monitor company-owned vehicle by inspecting condition daily
• Demonstrate Allo core values-Local, Hassle Free, Honest and Exceptional
• Travel to different markets as needed/required
• Meet overtime mandates as needed/required
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Free internet
• Awesome discounts on other ALLO services
• 401(k) savings match up to 5%
• Quarterly wellness challenges with cash deposit into checking or health savings accounts
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits with low employee costs
• Generous Earned Time Off (ETO) program
• Tuition Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED