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Locator
Job in
Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia, 30903, USA
Listed on 2026-06-01
Listing for:
Windstream Communications
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-01
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Field/Service Technician, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Installation Technician, General Labor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
A 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.
* This position is being filled remotely in our Augusta, GA market. Therefore, candidates will need to reside in or near that market, as this position will require working in the field.
* What You'll Do
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
Work outside 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.
Do You Have?
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
Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions as well as in confined spaces
Proficiency with utilizing Microsoft Office programs and ERIS/Google Earth mapping programs
Availability to work overtime and some weekends (as needed)
Valid driver's license and clean driving record
Working Conditions
Perform multiple tasks in a stressful environment while maintaining a positive and pleasant manner with others
Handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced office environment
Travel up to 20%
Work flexible hours including evenings, holidays, and weekends
Physical Tasks - Standing Continuously: 67-100% | Walking Continuously: 67 - 100% | Sitting Occasionally: 0-33%
Driving - Car:
Occasionally: 0-33% | Van:
Occasionally: 0-33% | CMV:
Occasionally: 0-33% | Climbing:
Continuously: 67-100% | Bending:
Continuously: 67-100% | Crouching:
Continuously: 67-100%| Pushing-Pulling:
Continuously: 67-100% |Carrying:
Continuously: 67-100% | Reaching Above Head:
Continuously: 67-100% | Lifting-Lowering >1-15 lbs:
Continuously: 67-100%, >15-30 lbs:
Continuously: 67-100% , >30+ lbs:
Continuously: 67-100%
Repetitive Hand Action: >Medium Dexterity:
Continuously: 67-100% >Fine Manipulating:
Continuously: 67-100% |Operate Foot Control:
Occasionally: 0-33%
Audio Visual Needs - Hearing:
Continuously: 67-100%| Near Vision:
Continuously: 67-100%| Far Vision:
Continuously: 67-100% |Peripheral Vision:
Continuously: 67-100% | Depth Perception:
Occasionally: 0-33%
Exposures to:
Cold:
Frequently: 34-66% | Heat:
Frequently: 34-66% | Dampness:
Occasionally: 0-33% | Heights:
Occasionally: 0-33% | Vibration:
Occasionally: 0-33% | Skin Irritants:
Occasionally: 0-33% | Lung Irritants:
Dust:
Occasionally: 0-33% | Fumes/Gases:
Occasionally: 0-33%
Equipment Used in Job Performance/Working Environment:
Ladders, Hand and Power Tools, Van, Forklift and Pallet Jack
Types of Driver's License
Required:
Driver's License
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