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Utility Locator | Fiber Optic Locator | OSP Damage Prevention Technician

Turnaround Communications -
Fresno, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$30 - $40 an hour
1 day ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Safety equipment provided
Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

Computer operation
Customer communication
Outdoor work experience
Computer literacy
Schedule management
Driver's License
Construction plans
GPS surveying
Construction stakeholder communication
Field data collection
GPS receivers
Mobile devices
Stakeholder management

Full Job Description

Utility Locator | Fiber Optic & Underground Infrastructure | OSP Damage Prevention

Location: (Insert Location)
Job Type: Full-Time, W2
Pay: $22.00 - $35.00 Per Hour DOE + Benefits (medical, dental, vision, paid time off, etc.)
Industry: Telecommunications, Utility Locating, Fiber Optic Infrastructure, OSP Construction

Join TACI and Help Protect the Networks That Connect Communities

Turn Around Communications, Inc. (TACI) is a national telecommunications, broadband infrastructure, and digital infrastructure services provider supporting fiber optic networks, ISP deployments, utility construction, and mission-critical infrastructure projects throughout the United States. Backed by more than 25 years in business, we offer a stable, long-term workplace where employees can build lasting careers.

We are currently seeking a dependable and safety-focused Utility Locator to identify, mark, document, and help protect underground fiber optic and telecommunications assets.

This position is ideal for someone who can work independently, organize a daily route, read utility maps and construction prints, operate electronic locating and GPS equipment, and communicate professionally with contractors, utility representatives, homeowners, and project teams.

Why Join TACI?

Full-Time W2 Employment
Competitive Compensation Package
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Career Advancement Opportunities
Technical and Safety Training
Company-Provided Safety Equipment
Opportunity to Work Independently in the Field
Growing National Telecommunications Contractor
Stable, Year-Round Employment
Work with a company focused on quality, safety, culture, and long-term growth

Required Qualifications

Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record
Ability to drive extensively and repeatedly enter and exit a vehicle throughout the workday
Ability to read and understand utility maps, construction prints, aerial imagery, and work orders
Ability to operate handheld utility detection equipment and GPS units
Basic computer skills, including the ability to complete and submit work using a laptop, tablet, or mobile device
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to communicate professionally with managers, contractors, utility representatives, homeowners, and field crews
Ability to work independently and manage multiple locate requests and deadlines
Ability to lift up to 100 pounds when required
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check
Authorization to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

Previous utility locating or damage-prevention experience
Experience locating underground fiber optic or telecommunications facilities
Knowledge of One Call or 811 locate procedures
Experience using electromagnetic locating equipment
Experience with GIS databases, GPS data collection, or digital mapping systems
Experience reading and interpreting underground utility maps
Knowledge of Outside Plant fiber optic infrastructure
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification
Bilingual English and Spanish

Position Summary

The Utility Locator is responsible for locating, marking, documenting, and protecting underground fiber optic and telecommunications infrastructure before excavation and construction activities begin.

The position requires extensive daily travel, frequent communication with customers and contractors, accurate completion of locate tickets, and the safe use of electronic locating, GPS, and GIS equipment.

The successful candidate will prioritize daily locate requests, develop efficient travel routes, review maps and field records, identify underground assets, mark their location accurately, and submit complete documentation within required timelines.

Primary Responsibilities

Utility Locating and Damage Prevention

Read and interpret utility maps, construction prints, aerial imagery, work orders, and facility records
Locate underground fiber optic and telecommunications assets using approved electronic detection equipment
Mark underground facilities using required paint, flags, stakes, and other approved materials
Respond to locate requests within established customer and regulatory timelines
Review locate tickets and prioritize work based on deadlines, location, route efficiency, and urgency
Identify discrepancies between field conditions, utility maps, and existing records
Report damaged, exposed, missing, or improperly documented facilities
Help prevent damage to critical telecommunications and broadband infrastructure

Route Planning and Field Operations

Plan and manage a daily route containing multiple locate requests
Drive extensively throughout the assigned service area
Repeatedly enter and exit a company vehicle throughout the workday
Walk several miles per day across grass, gravel, ditches, construction sites, highways, industrial properties, and private property
Work safely around active construction, vehicle traffic, utility infrastructure, and changing site conditions
Participate in on-call assignments, emergency response, and occasional overnight travel when required

GIS, GPS and Documentation

Operate handheld GPS units according to manufacturer and company procedures
Enter field information into GIS databases and electronic recordkeeping systems
Convert field-collected information into accurate digital asset records
Use coordinate geometry, keyboard entry, digital maps, scanning, and other available methods to update GIS information
Review existing and incoming data for accuracy, completeness, usefulness, and quality
Complete and transmit locate tickets using a laptop, tablet, or mobile device
Maintain accurate daily production records and supporting documentation
Submit completed tickets and reports within established deadlines

Outside Plant Route Maintenance

Perform basic Outside Plant route maintenance activities
Dig holes for marker posts and related infrastructure
Install or replace ground wires and ground rods
Remove and replace damaged or missing utility marker signs
Inspect routes for damaged markers, exposed facilities, erosion, hazards, or maintenance concerns
Report conditions that could affect the safety or reliability of the fiber route

Customer and Stakeholder Communication

Communicate daily with utility managers, contractors, construction crews, homeowners, and property representatives
Discuss locate requests, access requirements, facility locations, conflicts, and field conditions
Provide clear and professional information regarding marked facilities
Escalate locate conflicts, missing records, or unsafe conditions to management
Represent TACI professionally while working on public and private property

Safety and Quality Assurance

Wear all required safety gear and personal protective equipment
Operate locating equipment, GPS units, vehicles, and safety equipment properly
Follow TACI safety policies, customer requirements, and applicable regulations
Maintain awareness of traffic, terrain, weather, construction activity, and environmental hazards
Perform each locate carefully and accurately to reduce the risk of utility damage
Maintain company equipment, tools, and assigned vehicles in clean and safe condition

What Success Looks Like

Underground fiber assets are located and marked accurately
Locate tickets are completed within required timelines
Field records, GIS data, and documentation are accurate and complete
Travel routes and daily assignments are managed efficiently
Strong communication is maintained with contractors, homeowners, customers, and utility representatives
Safety requirements are consistently followed
Potential utility conflicts and damage risks are identified early
Assigned equipment and company vehicles are operated responsibly
Reliable attendance and consistent field productivity are maintained

Physical Requirements

Ability to drive for extended periods and repeatedly enter and exit a vehicle
Ability to walk several miles per day across uneven and difficult terrain
Ability to stand, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, dig, and carry equipment throughout the workday
Ability to periodically lift up to 100 pounds
Ability to remove and replace manhole covers weighing between 100 and 300 pounds using an approved manhole cover removal tool
Ability to work around highways, construction sites, industrial properties, ditches, and active utility environments
Ability to work outdoors in extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, snow, dust, and other adverse weather conditions
Ability to wear safety boots, a hard hat, safety glasses, high-visibility clothing, and other required PPE
Ability to work on-call hours, overtime, weekends, emergencies, and occasional overnight travel when required

Join a company where your work protects critical infrastructure and your career can grow. Apply today.

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