Fiber Locator

At ALLO, we believe people are our biggest asset. Our team brings the ALLO mission to life because as local members of each community, we live, work, play, and volunteer right here with you. We're passionate about being involved and contributing to the success and progress of each of our GIG Communities.

We pursue these passions because ALLO leaders have created a workplace where folks are valued, ideas are heard, and leaders and teammates show up for each other at work and in life.

As a Fiber Locator Lead, your primary responsibility will be to locate underground fiber optic cable correctly, safely, and efficiently. This will require that you manage your own daily route and schedule within certain parameters, and that you are committed to the high quality and accuracy of your work to ensure that customers and contractors can operate in complete safety and with full knowledge of the location of any underground fiber optics they may encounter.

Colorado residents:
Pay range for this role is typically $20-$22 per hour depending on qualifications RESPONSIBILITIES:

Search for underground fiber optics and accurately mark the location.

Complete all necessary locate documentation.

Maintain daily contact with utility managers, crews, homeowners, and contractors regarding locate issues.

Receive daily locates via computer/device.

Prioritize daily work by going through all locate requests to determine routing.

Read and understand provided maps to assist in the identification of underground fiber optics.

Ensure that customers and contractors suffer no damages or injuries due to mislocated fiber optics.

Respond to emergency calls in a timely manner, and work periodic weekends or evening on-call rotations.

Work closely with GIS personnel to ensure that up-to-date fiber maps are accurate for system and contract personnel.

Provide a safe work environment by being knowledgeable of and enforcing all state, local, and federal safety regulations, alongside company safety policies.

Operate and monitor company-owned vehicles by inspecting their condition daily.

Demonstrate ALLO core values:
Local, Hassle-Free, Honest, and Exceptional.

Coach teammates on locate techniques and best practices.

Train new Locator technicians when requested in locating theory, core principles, and procedures.

Support the Locator team with open communication, cooperation, and balanced workloads.

Ensure Locators in your work group meet ALLO’s standards using QC audit procedures.

Travel to different markets as needed or required.

Meet overtime mandates as needed or required.

Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE:

Locating, utility, construction, GIS, safety awareness experience a plus SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:

Knowledge of underground utility construction and your assigned geographic region

Basic knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Word, and GISSkills to effectively communicate with internal and external customers, contractors, and company employees

Flexibility and temperament to adapt to sudden challenges and changing work conditions

Willingness to change schedule at short notice to respond to emergency calls

Ability to work overtime (40 hours_ and in various locations beyond home market as needed

Availability for weekend on-call duty, as required

Ability to pass pre-employment background check and drug screen

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines REQUIREMENTS:

Must own and use a smartphone with adequate data and coverage to access ALLO systems and processes in the field (phone stipend provided)
Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines

Ability to operate a company vehicle and maintain a valid driver’s license

Ability to raise up to 50 lbs.

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