What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility locator position at Lumen?
The Role
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.
The Main 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.
What We Look For in a Candidate
- 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.
Compensation
The starting salary for this role differs based on the employee's primary work location. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual's qualifications.
Location Based Pay Ranges
$42,132 - $56,175 in these states : CO
As with the pay range variety that's based on the region of a country, specific offers are determined by various factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and other business needs.
Requisition # : 335159 Background Screening Equal Employment Opportunities
Last updated : 2024-10-17
Salary : $42,132 - $56,175
