Telecommunications Utility Locator

Description:

Our client is a dynamic cooperative based on the eastern shore of MD. Their mission is to transform Marylands digital landscape by ensuring accessible and reliable broadband connectivity. They unite businesses, communities, and service providers to advance and strengthen broadband infrastructure throughout the state, aiming to bridge the digital divide, fuel local economies, and provide opportunities through fast and reliable internet.

Our client has won additional work in St. Marys county and has been asked by one of their customers to complete utility locating services. Due to continually growing their footprint in MD and expanding their locating services department they need a highly skilled professional to join the team as a utility locator specializing in fiber, water, and sewer.

Their locating department plays a pivotal role in ensuring project safety and efficiency. Utilizing specialized equipment and techniques, they accurately determine the location of underground utilities, averting accidental damage during excavation or construction activities. Beyond telecommunications, their locating services encompass utilities such as electrical cables, water mains, and sewer lines, ensuring comprehensive coverage and adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct site surveys to identify and mark the location of underground utilities.

• Use a variety of tools and equipment, such as ground-penetrating radar and electromagnetic locators, to detect and map underground utilities.

• Collaborate with construction crews, engineers, and project managers to ensure accurate utility mapping and safe excavation practices.

• Record and document utility locations and any relevant information for future reference.

• Adhere to safety protocols and regulations to prevent accidents and injuries.

Top Skills Details:

1. 3 years of utility locating in the telecommunications industry including fiber, water, and sewer (gas is a nice-to-have).

2. Accountability and self-management with problem solving skills.

3. Ability to interpret mapping tools, coordinates, drawings, etc. (experience with ARCGIS is a plus)

Benefits Options:

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

About TEKsystems:

Were partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. Thats the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.