The Location Specialist I is a critical player in ensuring the protection of existing underground utilities in the planned deployment areas by using special electronic equipment and visual inspection and by reading and interpreting utility maps to identify and validate their location.

Responsibilities:

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to those listed below:

• Use a laptop or other devices to receive, document, and close out excavation notices
• Read and interpret utility maps/ prints to identify the type and size of underground utilities.
• Use assigned communication equipment to communicate with excavators, utility reps, and company personnel regarding underground facilities.
• Operate electronic detection equipment to locate and mark underground facilities within prescribed accuracy limits.
• Perform light excavation to expose buried utilities when necessary.
• Provide accurate documentation related to all locates completed.
• Receive and respond to excavation notices per the established time requirements.
• Safely operate company vehicles and maintain a professional appearance.
• Works in emergencies or "On Call" when needed

Qualifications:

• Experience as a locator in the telecommunications industry is preferred but not required
• Attention to detail and strong verbal and written communication skills
• Valid Driver's License
• Flexibility to work occasional nights and weekends, as required
• Ability to work outdoors and walk long distances in all weather conditions
• Ability to work independently

Reporting To: Locate Manager Employment Type: Full-TimeTravel: Up to 15%

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The employees of Lit Fiber represent a talented and diverse workforce. Achieving the full potential of this diversity is a business priority that is fundamental to our competitive success. A key element in our workforce diversity programs is Lit Fiber' commitment to equal opportunity.

Business activities such as hiring, promotion, and compensation of employees, are conducted without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, situation or age. These business activities and the design and administration of Lit's benefit plans comply with all applicable laws, including those dealing with equal opportunity. For qualified people with disabilities, Lit Fiber makes workplace accommodations that comply with laws applicable to the company, and which Lit Fiber determines are reasonable and needed for effective job performance. In respecting and valuing the diversity among our employees, and all those with whom we do business, managers are expected to ensure a working environment that is free of all forms of harassment.

This policy is based on sound business judgment and anchored in our Lit Fiber values. Every manager at Lit Fiber is expected to abide by our policy, and all applicable laws on this subject, and to uphold our commitment to workforce diversity.