Construction Locator Job at Astound Broadband, Houston, TX

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  • Astound Broadband
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Position Name
Construction Locator

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Astound Broadband, the sixth-largest telecommunications provider in the United States, is a leading supplier of cutting-edge technology and communications services—and applicants like you make it all possible. To develop your career, we provide one-on-one training and coaching, a supportive work environment and the opportunity to represent a superior telecommunications company.

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Additionally, we offer a robust benefits package, including rewards, recognition and employee discounts to ensure your continued success. With us, you’ll stay empowered to do your best work by creating astounding possibilities for local communities and beyond.

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Where you will work: This position will be based out of Astound’s Houston, TX office.

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A Day in the Life of the Construction Locator:

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  • Determines placement and location of underground and aerial cable (coax), fiber and copper (twisted) pair plant for the purpose of avoiding cable damage from other construction.
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  • Locates these cables/lines and marks them accordingly.
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  • Responds to emergency locates as required or directed. Must be available for weekend and night responses.
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  • Works closely with other utility companies, contractors, and locating services.
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  • Ensures integrity of existing network routes by identifying discrepancies between existing plant location and existing documentation for that plant.
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  • Ensures integrity of network by identifying re-route issues and documenting findings and issues involved.
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  • Filters all field locate requests that come through the locate request system to identify which locates need to be physically located in the field.
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  • Drives a company vehicle in the course and scope of performing duties.
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  • Other duties as assigned.
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What You Bring to the Table:

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  • Experience: Two years prior experience in locating and the use of locating devices and construction work experience preferred
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  • Basic understanding of network design and mapping
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  • Basic understanding of cable (coax), fiber and copper (twisted) pair
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  • Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record per Fleet policy
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Physical Requirements:

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  • Ability to lift up to 75 lbs
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  • Standing and walking for extended periods of time
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Education and Certifications:

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  • High School Diploma or equivalent
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We're Proud to Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package Including:

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  • 401k retirement plan, with employer match
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  • Insurance options including: medical, dental, vision, life and STD insurance
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  • Paid Time Off/Vacation: Starting at 80 hours per year, and increases based on tenure with the organization
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  • Floating Holiday: 40 hours per year
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  • Paid Holidays: 7 days per year
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  • Paid Sick Leave: Astound allows a number of paid sick hours per calendar year and varies based on state and/or local laws
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  • Tuition reimbursement program
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  • Employee discount program
    *Benefits listed above are for regular full-time positions
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Our Mission Statement:
* Take care of our customers
* Take care of each other
* Do what we say we are going to do
* Have fun

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Diverse Workforce / EEO:
Astound Broadband is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are dedicated to cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued, respected and empowered. Discrimination of any kind has no place here. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We strive to create a culture that celebrates our differences and promotes fairness and inclusivity in all aspects of our business.

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CCPA Employee Privacy Policy (For California Candidates Only): - content/uploads/2023/09/CCPA -Employee-Privacy-Notice.pdf

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, For contractors, Work experience placement, Local area, Weekend work,

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