Underground Utility Locate Technician

Description

About Us:

We’re small town techies, and Kansans, at heart. We want to see our communities thrive. Good hospitals, schools, booming businesses. If we can help make that happen with our fast internet, we are all about it. The thing is, we didn’t get into broadband because we wanted to start a business in Kansas. We started a business because we wanted to provide broadband to Kansans. There’s a difference. We’re not a corporation, we’re a small crew with huge aspirations. When you call us, you’ll get a real person a local on the phone who cares about you and your community. And when you’re ready for the fastest internet in the country, we’ll come running.

We offer an inspiring environment with meaningful work, where employees are encouraged to think creatively, imagine the unthinkable and deliver the highest quality of service.

Opportunity:

We are growing! We have a new and exciting opening for an Underground Utility Locate Technician. As part of our Underground Utility Locate team, you will perform utility locate services to ensure that Ideatek Plant is properly flagged / marked to avoid damage to our growing fiber optic network. If you enjoy being outside, working hard, and have a passion for safety, this could be the opportunity you are looking for!

Location:

The candidate that fills this position will primarily be working in the Hutchinson, KS and Newton, KS areas and from the Buhler, KS office located at 111 Old Mill Lane.

This position provides a company vehicle that can be used to and from job sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Correctly, safely, and efficiently locate underground telecommunications utilities

• Update and keep locate status current on Kansas One Call Tickets

• Ensure that all devices are properly working daily

• Follow driving directions from Kansas 811 One-Calls

• Evaluate line strike situations and issue a report (i.e what occurred/ who is at fault / responsible for the damage)

• Learn new devices and changing laws

Desired Attributes

• Detail oriented and observant

• Ability to adapt to adverse situations

• High aptitude for learning and growing skills and knowledge

• Excellentcommunication and interpersonal skills

• Follow through and personal ownership of tasks

• Analytical and problem-solving skills

• Organizational skills and committed to regular reporting

Qualifications

Experience/Knowledge Required:

• 2 years of work experience

• Ability to walk 3 - 5 miles per day when needed

• Intermediate computer skills (experience in MS Office and/or Google)

• Must possess and maintain a Valid Driver’s License

• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions

• Willing to work off-shift hours (nights, weekends, holidays, etc.) when Emergency Line Strike Tickets are received

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Willingness to learn proper locate techniques

• Willingness to learn the state of Kansas Laws and Statutes for Underground Utility Locates along with Kansas 811 Ticketing Training

Preferences:

• Telecommunications Outside Plant Experience

• 1 years Underground Utility Locating Experience

• General knowledge of Utility Right-of-Ways and Easements

• Familiarity with Telecommunications Fiber Maps (Vetro or others)