Line Locator Technician

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Locates and marks buried cooper and fiber plant, clearly marking the route and exposing when necessary. Fulfills timely locate requests including Call Okie tickets.

ESSENTIALS JOB FUNCTIONS

• Locates buried copper 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.
• Works Call Okie by locating Cherokee Communications facilities for other utilities, contractors and property owners.
• Coordinates with the Outside Plant Manager to complete Call Okie tickets in a timely and accurate manner and updates the ticket.
• Using locating equipment determines location of buried fiber or copper plant.
• Confirm plant marked on maps is accurate and notifies Outside Plant Manager if changes or updates need to be made.
• Assists Dirt Crew and Installation / Repair Technicians in cable / fiber installation using digging, trenching and other construction equipment.
• Operates various cable installation equipment to complete work orders.
• Maintains and repairs buried and aerial plant and associated equipment.
• Maintains right-of-way and restores and cleans all disturbed surfaces when work is completed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

BACKGROUND CHECKS

This position requires a background check be conducted during offer status. Candidates must be willing to submit to a background check as part of a conditional offer.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This factor measures the surroundings or physical conditions under which a job must be done and the extent to which those conditions make the job disagreeable. Consider the presence and relative amount of exposure to dust, dirt, heat, fumes, contaminants, cold, noise, vibration, wetness, etc.

Various working conditions with the presence of disagreeable conditions.

This position will be assigned to work in Arpelar, Atwood and Stuart Oklahoma. Applicants must leave within 35 miles away from these locations.

MUST HOLD AN OKLAHOMA DRIVER'S LICENSE.

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