Utility Locator Technician

Lumen Technologies•Jacksonville, FL

3d•$41,310 - $54,570•Onsite

About The Position

The Utility Locator Technician is accountable for accurately identifying, locating, and protecting company fiber assets and preventing costly repair and restoration due to a fiber cut or damage within a dig or excavation site. This role must locate fiber optic cable to identify if the dig site is clear or if a conflict exists based on locating instructions, and in relation to company fiber asset records in company systems. This position is based in Jacksonville, Florida. Candidates must currently reside in, or be located within a reasonable commuting distance of, the Jacksonville metropolitan area. Regular local presence is required to effectively support business operations and team collaboration.

Requirements

Must be knowledgeable in the efficient operation of test equipment to verify cable faults.
Must have a basic ability to read maps, cable plats, and schematics.
Must be physically able to climb utility poles using pole climbers.
Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Uses various software to perform additional tasks involved with the daily operations of Cable Protection Operations.
Maintains tools, test sets, and electronic equipment including, but not limited to fiber optic transmission equipment, lightwave multiplexing equipment, AC and DC power equipment.
Identifies and marks all utility locations with paint and capture photos (Prove-IT) for upload to company systems as required.
Protect cable and network infrastructure from damage due to faulty locations.
Accesses and processes tickets through company systems.
Uses various software to perform additional tasks involved with the daily operations of Cable Protection Operations.
Updates site records, enter appropriate detailed log information on trouble tickets for reference and provides reports to others on status updates and issues related to assignment.