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IdeaTek · 9 hours ago

Utility Line Locator

Wichita,KS,US

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

IdeaTek is a growing telecommunications company dedicated to bringing fast, reliable internet to underserved communities. They are seeking a Utility Line Locator to accurately locate and mark existing underground utilities, ensuring safe excavation and construction activities while documenting and responding to locate requests.

ConsultingEducationInformation TechnologyInternetOptical CommunicationResidentialTelecommunications

No H1B

Responsibilities

Safely and accurately locate underground telecommunications utilities

Update and manage Standard, Emergency, and Non-Response tickets in the Kansas One Call (811) system

Document locate work with clear photographic evidence

Maintain professional relationships with property owners, excavators, utility partners, and government entities

Locate and map IdeaTek underground facilities for road, bridge, building, and residential development projects

Field-verify existing plant locations to support fiber design accuracy

Verify depth of bury to ensure compliance with standards

Audit underground facilities and assist with as-built documentation and mapping updates in Vetro FiberMap

Respond to high-profile Kansas One Call (811) locates as needed

Investigate line strikes and complete incident reports

Use locating tools and technology to accurately identify and map underground plant

Review and screen Kansas One Call (811) tickets to determine if marking of IdeaTek facilities is required

Update ticket statuses accurately and timely

Ticket screening may vary from minimal to full-time depending on workload, storm events, or operational needs

Qualification

Underground Utility LocatingKansas One Call (811) SystemTelecommunications Infrastructure MappingMS OfficeGoogle ApplicationsConstruction PlanningCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailSelf-MotivatedAdaptability

Required

2+ years of work experience

Intermediate skills using MS Office, Google applications, and collaborative software

Valid Driver's License and ability to drive company vehicle to project sites

Ability to work on an on-call rotation, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Ability to lift up to 70 lbs

Ability to walk 5+ miles per day when needed

Comfort working in underground and aerial environments (ladders, bucket trucks)

Ability to work outdoors in hot/cold conditions and occasionally indoors (customer locations)

Desire to learn the state of Kansas Laws and Statutes for Underground Utility Locates, Kansas One Call - 811 Processes, National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) Requirements, and Common Ground Alliance - Best Practices