Fiber Optic Locate Technician

Requirements

• Locate and mark underground fiber optic cables, conduits, handholes, vaults, and related OSP infrastructure
• Use electromagnetic, passive, and tracer wire locating equipment to determine accurate fiber paths and depths
• Interpret OSP prints, as-builts, splice diagrams, and GIS maps
• Coordinate closely with construction, maintenance, engineering, and project management teams
• Perform pre-construction walkthroughs and jobsite verifications
• Identify discrepancies between field conditions and maps; report redlines and corrections
• Document locate activities with photos, sketches, and field notes
• Support emergency fiber restoration efforts as needed
• Assist with damage investigations and root cause documentation
• Maintain locating equipment and ensure calibration and readiness
• Follow all safety standards, traffic control requirements, and company policies

Additional Information

We are seeking an experienced Fiber Optic Locate Technician to support our outside plant construction, maintenance, and emergency repair operations. This role is responsible for accurately locating, marking, and documenting company-owned fiber optic infrastructure to ensure safe excavation and prevent service-affecting damage. This is a private/in-house locator position, focused on supporting internal crews and approved contractors-not high-volume 811 ticket production.

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