Utility Locator Job at Uniti, Huntsville, AL

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  • Uniti
  • Huntsville, AL

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

An Asset Protection Specialist (Locator) is responsible for the correct, safe and efficient identifying, locating and protecting of underground network facilities. Locators work from a company vehicle utilizing a laptop and smartphone to ensure clear and complete network identification for the excavator or property owner.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Thoroughly search for underground utilities in an area, properly marking the location, fulfilling the necessary paperwork to complete the Locate.
  • Operates locator system (sub-site and handheld) for installation of underground telecommunications cable conduit, including fiber optic cable.
  • Ensures safety of the public and other utilities underground facilities.
  • Ensures all applicable permits and locates are complete and on site.
  • Performs all duties according to prescribed safety procedures and uses appropriate safety equipment.
  • Outdoor work in all types of weather conditions. The company’s 48-hour turnaround time on all locates means this position, and others, typically work the day after holidays and some weekends, as needed.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience utilizing geophysical multi-frequency locate equipment in the underground utility locating industry such as for a contract utility locating firm and/or a major utility company.
  • Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions; outdoor experience preferred.
  • Must be able to work in a confined space.
  • Must be computer proficient in Microsoft office / Word and ERIS/Google Earth mapping programs.
  • Must be available to work overtime and some weekends (as needed).
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
  • Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Sitting, standing, and walking.
  • Lifting up to 75 pounds several times a day.
  • Overhead lifting of over 20 pounds.
  • Bending, stooping, climbing ladders and crawling.
  • Keyboarding/typing.
  • Long hours involving overtime and weekends as necessary.
  • Ability to read effectively from a computer screen, sampling device and/or a paper copy.

Working Conditions:

  • Ability to work multiple tasks in a stressful environment while maintaining a positive and pleasant manner with others.
  • Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced office environment.
  • Ability to travel up to 20%.
  • Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, holidays, and weekends.

Uniti provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Contract work, Local area, Outdoor, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift,

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