Cable Locator Technician

Strata Job Description

Job title: Underground Utility Locator Technician

Reports to: Cable Repair Supervisor

Job purpose

The Locator Technician will be responsible for identifying and marking buried fiber optic, phone, and CATV cable by referencing utility prints and using specific locating equipment. The technician must be flexible to work in all types of terrain and weather conditions, be able to succeed under stressful situations, and conduct him or herself in a professional manner at all times. The candidate must also be motivated to work independently and demonstrate good time management skills to plan and accomplish the assigned workload as required.

Duties and responsibilities

• Read and understand utility maps, prints, and aerial imagery to assist in identification of underground asset

• Prioritize work activities by reviewing all locate requests to determine travel route and timelines

• Operate handheld detection equipment 

• Mark the location of underground fiber, phone and CATV assets on roadways, private property, and other locations, as appropriate and needed, using required spray paints, flags and other equipment

• Ability to work in confined space

• Knowledge of Utah state laws

• Knowledge of APWA uniform color code and marking guidelines

• Accurately and consistently wear safety gear, and operate safety equipment, provided 

• Daily contact with supervisor, crews, homeowners, and contractors discussing locate issues 

• Work on-call hours 

• Perform outside plant route maintenance activities, which include digging holes for posts, running ground wires, placing ground rods, and removing and replacing marker signs.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license, drive extensively 

• Must have solid verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work professionally in a diverse and stressful environment 

• Complete and document work activities using a laptop computer and transmit completed tickets on a timely basis to the company's ticket management system 

• Good communications skills with managers, contractors, utility representatives and homeowners.

• Be able to pass drug screening. 

Working conditions

• Ability to work in all types of terrain and hazards (grass, gravel, ditches, etc.), all types of environments (construction sites, highways, industrial, private property, etc.) and all types of weather conditions.

Physical requirements

• Ability to periodically lift up to 100-pounds using a manhole cover removal tool

• Drive extensively and get in-and-out of vehicle repeatedly, walk several miles per day 

Direct reports

List by job title any positions to be supervised by the incumbent.

Approved by:

Natalie Linville

Date approved:

10/16/2025

Reviewed:

10/16/2025