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Truvista Fiber · 1 month ago

Locator Technician

Chester, SC, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Truvista Fiber is a company focused on telecommunications services, and they are seeking a Locator Technician. The role involves locating and marking buried copper, coax, and fiber plant, fulfilling locate requests, and working independently in various weather conditions.

Communications Infrastructure

Responsibilities

Locates buried copper, coax and fiber plant, marking the route and exposing when necessary. Fulfills locate requests in a timely manner, reading utility prints, contacting city entities, utility companies, homeowners, landlords and contractors

Updates locate ticket tickets in the 811 positive response system to reflect the status of the locate request

Using locating equipment, determines location of buried fiber, coax, or copper plant. Confirms plant marked on maps are accurate and notify Engineering if changes or updates need to be made

Correctly and consistently wears safety gear, and operates safety equipment as provided

Ability to function effectively as a team player

Ability to negotiate with property owners, city personnel, utility companies and contractors

Ability to read and interpret documents such as maps, blueprints, schematics, staking sheets and operating/maintenance instruction manuals

Ability to kneel, crawl, and stoop to locate and mark plant

Will be required to work outdoors in all weather conditions

MUST possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. A clean and safe driving record is required. DOT Medical Certification may be required

May participate in team’s ON CALL rotation which may include nights, weekends and holidays

May be required to perform duties after normal business hours – (overtime)

Performs all other related duties assigned by management

Qualification

Telecommunications experienceLocating equipment proficiencyMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookProfessionalismOrganizational SupportPlanningOrganizingInterpretationJob KnowledgeLeadershipInterpersonal SkillsCommunicationsTeamworkFlexibility

Required

High School diploma or equivalent

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with a clean driving record

Must pass pre-employment background check, to include driver history, medical and drug test, and criminal history

Must be capable of working in all temperatures, climates, and weather conditions

Preferred

3-5 years of experience with telecommunications, locating experience preferred

Company

Truvista Fiber

Headquartered in Chester, SC, TruVista is a leading provider of communications services to the Midlands Region of South Carolina, Northeast Georgia and Southern Georgia.

Founded in 1897

Chester, South Carolina, USA

51-200 employees