Cable/Fiber Utility Line Locator

What Does a Cable/Fiber Utility Line Locator do?

A Cable/Fiber Utility Line Locator — also called a utility locator technician — is responsible for using specialized electronic equipment and network documents to safely locate and identify ALLENS’ existing underground network conduits, fiber and/or coaxial cables.   This job requires a safety conscious, friendly, team driven work ethic with desire to timely and accurately carry out the task of network identification per established rules of Louisiana Dig Law.   Technicians are the front line contact with the public and must possess ability to communicate with customers, excavators, city inspectors, police and fire department officials about the location and safety in operating around ALLENS’ communication network.

With today's evolving telecommunication technology, this career allows for growth and continued learning on the job as the evolution in which we communicate expands into the future.

Job Responsibilities

• Obey all safety work procedures, recognize and mitigate safety hazards in the workplace/environment during task.
• Learn and maintain proficiency in using locating equipment, locate underground facilities and mark them in compliance with the LA Dig Law so as to avoid damage to ALLENS’ network infrastructure.
• Prevent and minimize any damage to ALLENS’ network by monitoring excavation activity and developing working relationships with these excavators and/or contractors.
• Identify and report on network facilities through damage prevention inspections and monitoring work proximity in and around ALLENS’ network paths. 
• Report damage to network facilities immediately.
• Be able to work in a team environment to aid in deployment and operation of ALLENS’ advanced communication network throughout its network footprint.
• Be available for 24 hour call out and extended hours as necessary including nights, weekends and holidays as a provider of essential services, during planned or unplanned events, severe weather, outages, physical damage to network or other utilities, emergencies, or other company situations deemed necessary by management.

What are the minimum requirements?

Job requires a high school diploma or equivalent and previous experience and/or certifications preferred.

Are there any additional qualifications or considerations for applicant?

• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply
• Valid license and must be 21 years old to drive company vehicles 
• Good with hand tools, troubleshooting and resolving challenges
• Enjoy working outdoors in various weather conditions
• Motivated to learn technology and show interest in job
• Adept at creating plans or layouts and executing them
• Not bothered by heights or confined spaces
• Physical ability to perform job including use of ladders and lifting 75 lbs. or more
• Safety-conscious, especially around high-voltage lines
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to work with the public, customers, other utilities and team members
• Good mechanical/electrical skills for use in locating conductors and network components
• Map reading/interpretation skills from drawings and/or electronic documents
• Multitasking and prioritization skillset in a demanding work scenarios
• Any previous electronic, communication experience and/or licensure

Application available at ALLENS' office locations as needed and can be submitted with a resume via fax, email and/or hand delivery to any office location during normal business hours. 

EEO Statement: Allen’s T.V. Cable Service, Inc. d.b.a. ALLENS Communications (ALLENS) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. ALLENS adheres to all applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. ALLENS’ work policy expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. 

Accessibility: Applicants or associates assisting applicants requiring reasonable accommodations may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual requiring accessibility accommodation for the recruiting process please contact our office at (985) 384-8335 and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested.  Management will contact you regarding your request.