Outside Plant Technician Security Clearance

Position: Outside Plant Technician with Security Clearance
Position Title:

Outside Plant Technician

Location:

Fort Knox, KY Clearance Type: SECRET Compensation: $31.79/hr responsibilities:
* Receive, process, coordinate, and execute cable locate requests for all proposed excavation areas to identify buried or underground government telecommunications cables.
* Conduct physical site inspections and locate cable paths using contractor-furnished GPS equipment with accuracy to within 1 meter, and mark cable paths using inverted fluorescent orange paint and/or stakes.
* Provide digital time-stamped photographs of the marked areas and submit red-line drawings to the Government's CAD/GIS team upon completion.
* Accurately document all locate activity on the digging permit, return completed permits to DPW, and maintain internal file copies.
* Identify whether NEC-owned cables are present within the area of concern and ensure compliance with government standards for cable locate response times (within 1 working day).
* Prepare and submit paperwork necessary for obtaining digging permits and environmental clearances for all excavation projects.
* Support 24/7 on-call emergency locate requests related to utility damage or urgent infrastructure repairs, including third-party damage and acts of God.
* Avoid digging in paved or sensitive areas; follow proper boring procedures where required.
* Ensure all open trenches or pits are properly marked and secured, using plywood covers (if possible), orange safety cones, and yellow caution tape when left overnight Qualifications Education and

Certifications:

* High school diploma required, technical training in telecommunications, construction, or underground utility locating preferred.
* Valid Driver's License.
* OSHA 10 - Workplace safety.
* NULCA (National Utility Locating Contractors Association) Certification.
* CPR / First Aid Certification.
* OSHA Confined Space Entry Training
* DOT (Department of Transportation) Flagger Certification Knowledge and

Experience:

* Knowledge of Industry Standards - Understanding of best practices related to underground utility locating (e.g., 811 Call Before You Dig regulations).
* 2+ Years of Utility Locating Experience

- Experience with electromagnetic locating equipment (e.g., RD7100, Metrotech, Vivax).
* 2+ years of experience working in OSP cable locating, trenching, or telecom utility inspection roles.
* Experience with GIS and Mapping Software - Some employers prefer knowledge of GIS applications or mobile mapping software. Experience using GPS locating equipment, red-lining methods, and working with GIS/CAD systems.
* Ability to accurately interpret utility maps, drawings, and field sketches.
* Familiarity with Blueprints and As-Built Drawings - Ability to read and interpret technical documents.
* Familiarity with digging permit processes, construction safety standards, and field documentation.
* Willingness and availability to work on-call and respond to after-hours emergencies. Desired

Qualifications:

* Prior experience supporting Army NEC or government telecom infrastructure.
* Knowledge of Fort Knox or other military installation OSP systems and permit processes.
* Familiarity with environmental and base-level digging clearance protocols.
* OSHA 30-Hour Certification, NFPA 70E, or similar safety credentials.