Line Locator Technician

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Position Summary
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Locates and marks buried cooper and fiber plant, clearly marking the route and exposing when necessary. Fulfills timely locate requests including Call Okie tickets.

• Locates buried copper and fiber plant, marking the route and exposing when necessary.
• Fulfills locate requests in a timely manner, reading utility prints, contacting city entities, utility companies, homeowners, landlords and contractors.
• Works Call Okie by locating Cherokee Communications facilities for other utilities, contractors and property owners.
• Coordinates with the Outside Plant Manager to complete Call Okie tickets in a timely and accurate manner and updates the ticket.
• Using locating equipment determines location of buried fiber or copper plant.
• Confirm plant marked on maps is accurate and notifies Outside Plant Manager if changes or updates need to be made.
• Assists Dirt Crew and Installation/Repair Technicians in cable/fiber installation using digging, trenching and other construction equipment.
• Operates various cable installation equipment to complete work orders.
• Maintains and repairs buried and aerial plant and associated equipment.
• Maintains right-of-way and restores and cleans all disturbed surfaces when work is completed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essentials Job Functions
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Same as above.

• Locates buried copper and fiber plant, marking the route and exposing when necessary.
• Fulfills locate requests in a timely manner, reading utility prints, contacting city entities, utility companies, homeowners, landlords and contractors.
• Works Call Okie by locating Cherokee Communications facilities for other utilities, contractors and property owners.
• Coordinates with the Outside Plant Manager to complete Call Okie tickets in a timely and accurate manner and updates the ticket.
• Using locating equipment determines location of buried fiber or copper plant.
• Confirm plant marked on maps is accurate and notifies Outside Plant Manager if changes or updates need to be made.
• Assists Dirt Crew and Installation/Repair Technicians in cable/fiber installation using digging, trenching and other construction equipment.
• Operates various cable installation equipment to complete work orders.
• Maintains and repairs buried and aerial plant and associated equipment.
• Maintains right-of-way and restores and cleans all disturbed surfaces when work is completed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of Call OKIE System.
• Knowledge of the communications industry and basic construction practices.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as: maps, blueprints, schematics, staking sheets and operating/maintenance instruction manuals.
• Ability to negotiate with property owners, city personnel, utility companies and contractors.
• Ability to complete work accurately under time constraints and deadlines.
• Must be able to sit/stand for long periods of time.
• Must have a clean driving record.
• Must be able to lift/carry at least 5 pounds.
• Must be able to work any shift assigned, which may include overtime, emergency callouts, weekends, and holidays.
• Customer service and customer relations skills.
• Problem solving, analytical and organizational skills.
• Essential functions include but are not limited to long periods of standing, kneeling, crawling, and bending stooping to locate and mark plant.
• Knowledge of color-coding schemes to identify each specific type of utility.
• Knowledge of Company policies, procedures, products and services.
• Possess a valid Oklahoma Driver's License in addition to a Safe Driving Record.

Education And Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2-3 years of Line Locator experience preferable.

BACKGROUND CHECKS
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This position requires a background check be conducted during offer status. Candidates must be willing to submit to a background check as part of a conditional offer.

WORKING CONDITIONS
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Various working conditions with the presence of disagreeable conditions.

This position will be assigned to work in Arpelar, Atwood and Stuart Oklahoma. Applicants must live within 35 miles away from these locations.

MUST HOLD AN OKLAHOMA DRIVER'S LICENSE.