What are the responsibilities and job description for the Underground Utility Locator position at United Communications?
IT’S NOT GOING OUT OF OUR WAY; IT IS OUR WAY!
At United Communications, we seek excellence in everything we do. We make it our mission to think ahead, make it easy, and make it personal. Every time. We’ve had the home team advantage for over 75 years, and we’re proud to serve the communities where we live, work, and play.
JOIN THE HOME TEAM
- Award-Winning Culture: 2023 & 2024 Best Places to Work
- Trusted Local Employer for over 75 Years: 4.7 Google Star Rating
- Commitment to Employee Well-Being & Satisfaction: Employee-Focused Benefit Offerings
- Top 100 Fiber-To-The-Home Leader
- Competitive Compensation, PTO, Paid Holidays, and more!
WHAT WE’RE OFFERING
The OSP Facilities Technician works in United’s Outside Plant Construction department and is responsible for identifying, locating, and marking all underground Fiber and Copper facilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties include the following, but other duties may be assigned as required.
- Ability to use company-provided locate equipment and technology to accurately locate underground utilities.
- Ability to read maps, system prints, and navigate systems such as Google Earth.
- Determine efficient routes to each locate in both rural and urban areas.
- Ability to work in all types of terrain.
- Use a laptop computer to receive, document, and send emails.
- Ability to work independently without supervision.
- Ability to communicate and interact daily with managers, crews, and homeowners to discuss locate issues.
- Remove and replace manhole lids and interpret job order tickets.
- Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
- Able to work on-call for nights and weekends to facilitate emergency locates.
WHAT YOU BRING
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- PC Skills – ability to efficiently use company support systems, email, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Valid TN driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
- Ability to read and interpret fiber records, staking sheets, specification sheets, circuit diagrams, and engineering drawings.
- Strong communication skills for professional interactions through email, spreadsheets, and presentations. Must maintain good relationships and communicate effectively between departments.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and organized with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to carry, climb, and operate ladders (up to 75 lbs).
- Ability to operate hand tools, electric drills, test sets, and a company vehicle.
- Knowledge of basic mathematics and consumer electronics.
- High level of integrity and professional values.
WHO WE ARE
United launched high-quality telephone service for our rural Middle Tennessee communities in 1947 and has evolved into an innovative internet service provider for consumers and businesses. Boasting the fastest internet speeds in the region as recognized by Broadband Now, United also delivers personalized user experience with local customer service, ranking as one of the industry’s best in customer satisfaction. United offers the latest technology in fiber optic, fixed wireless, and DSL internet, and was one of the first companies in Tennessee to introduce a Fiber-to-the-Home product to residential customers. United has partnered with Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation to extend broadband to more residents and businesses in under-connected areas.
UNITED COMMUNICATION'S CORE VALUES:
We enrich our communities and the lives of our neighbors through reliable connections and passionate service.
- Safety – we assure the safety of everything we do.
- Service – we are responsive, informed, and easy to do business with.
- United – we communicate and collaborate.
- Integrity – we keep our promises and do the right thing even when no one is watching.
- Driven – we serve to win customers.
