OSP Utility Locator Technician

Job Title: OSP Utility Locator Technician

Classification: FullTime NonExempt AtWill

Reports to: Director of OSP

Department: Construction & OSP

Location: InField: Chico CA.

Location Status: Work will be primarily performed at a designated field worksite location based out of a central Race Communications worksite. Frequent travel to and work from other Race offices or other offsite locations will be required.

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About Us:

As the leading provider of 10G fiber internet in California Race Communications is a company built by the needs of the communities that we serve. In collaboration with the California Public Utilities Commission and many nonprofit community advocacy groups we build nextgeneration fiber infrastructure where others wont serving over 30 communities across the state.

Working for Race means being dedicated to bringing cuttingedge fiber internet to rural and urban communities providing opportunities enhancing technology and enabling access for generations to come.

Summary:

The Utility Locator Technician is a skilled professional responsible for accurately identifying and marking underground utility lines ensuring the safety and integrity of excavation projects. This role involves using advanced equipment and techniques to locate and map utility lines such as fiber optic cables to prevent damage during construction or maintenance activities. Utility Locator Technicians collaborate closely with construction teams follow safety protocols and adhere to industry standards to minimize disruptions and costly repairs. Their expertise plays a critical role in maintaining reliable telecommunications infrastructure and ensuring the uninterrupted delivery of essential services.

This individual should be able to communicate and work effectively with external service representatives and internal team members who possess a wide variety of backgrounds personalities and communication skills. This individual should be able to work effectively in a dynamic fastpaced and evolving environment while maintaining a productive professional demeanor. This individual must be capable of working independently as well as collaboratively with other Race team members across teams and levels of our organization.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Eligibility for US Employment without sponsorship
• Minimum of 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred
• A valid drivers license subject to successful verification through a DMV check
• Proficiency in Spanish Language a plus
• AutoCAD/Google Maps/KMZ experience preferred
• Utility Marking Experience preferred
• Maintains a dependable record of attendance consistently punctual
• Ability to work nights and weekends variable schedule(s) and overtime as needed
• The ability to effectively communicate in English including speaking reading writing and comprehension as necessary for effective job performance and workplace communication

Skills:

• Proficient use of MS Office applications including Teams Word Excel and PowerPoint; teleconferencing applications
• Functional use of common office equipment computers and office software
• Strong time management skills with the ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Commitment to accuracy and high standards for quality of work
• Ability to work with all levels of team members and management
• Excellent problem resolution and customer service skills
• Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work on complex projects with general direction and minimal guidance
• Versatility flexibility and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with a sense of urgency
• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Highly resourceful teamplayer with the ability to also be extremely effective independently
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Support and Coordination:

• Supports USA ticketing and Field Marketing per 811 guidelines

Utility Identification and Mapping:

• Interprets utility maps and prints using tools such as KMZ and AutoCAD to determine the natural and dimensions of underground utilities

Utility Location and Marking:

• Utilizes various electronic detection tools to accurately locate and mark underground facilities within specified precision boundaries
• Conducts minor excavations using a shovel when needed to uncover buried utilities
• Deploys a range of hand tools and equipment including shovels screwdrivers wrenches and ped keys as required

Infrastructure Inspection:

• Conducts inspections of both aerial and underground fiber infrastructure as needed

Vehicle Maintenance and Travel:

• Maintains vehicle/equipment preop/postop to be prepared to perform required duties
• Maintains a clean driving record as defined by the current fleet insurance underwriter
• Spends a significant portion of the workday traveling in a vehicle visiting various locations and spending time both indoors and outdoors including businesses and/or residents depending on the nature of the job
• May be required to work overtime after hours on weekends for emergencies or be oncall as needed to ensure work is completed

Safety Awareness and Compliance:

• Observes hazards and reports any concerns or accidents to a supervisor or safety professional; participates in the investigation process as needed
• Understands completes and signs off all prejob safety planning tools at the start and end of the shift; completes all required safetyrelated paperwork
• Understands and responds appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (e.g. backup alarms smell of smoke fumes odors different colored warning tags warning sirens)
• Upholds a secure work environment by adhering to regulations procedures and company policies ensuring safety standards are consistently maintained

Other duties as necessary may include but are not limited to:

• Successfully completes assigned training and examinations as well as participate in ongoing performance and development reviews and goal setting
• Be available to participate in internal or external meetings special functions and professional development opportunities
• Crosstrains and shares knowledge with other team members
• Supports routine tasks
• Maintains a professional appearance hygiene and demeanor
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management

As Part of Our Team You Will Enjoy:

• 100 Employerpaid medical dental vision and life for all our employees
• 401 (k) with 100 Employermatched up to 4 of your annual income
• Generous paid time off including sick vacation holiday and birthday pay
• Free Race highspeed internet and phone service where available

All offers of employment are contingent until all preemployment requirements are met. These requirements may include drug and background screenings as well as Motor Vehicle and DOT related screening and reporting requirements. Race will consider qualified job applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.

Background Check: Race Communications is a Fair Chance employer abiding by Federal and applicable state Fair Chance Act (s) for all applicants and additionally abides by the LA County Fair Chance Ordinance if you are applying for a position (is) associated with our Lancaster or Palmdale offices. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. Race will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and will also consider potential mitigating factors including but not limited to evidence and extent of rehabilitation recency of the offense(s) and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

Incoming employees will participate in our Speedway to Success onboarding and orientation program and may be required to travel to an onboarding location other than their designated worksite for the first day. Remote employees may be required to attend inperson orientation and collect their assigned equipment on their first day. Further information will be provided closer to the hire date.

Race Communications is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes applications from individuals (with or without reasonable accommodation) with the skills experience and dedication to excel in their roles without regard to race religion color sex/gender (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding or related medical conditions) sex stereotype gender identity/gender expression and sexual orientation national origin ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information/characteristics marital status/registered domestic partner status age sexual orientation reproductive health decisionmaking military or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local law ordinance or regulation.

To arrange reasonable accommodation(s) for qualified individuals with disabilities please contact Recruiting (recruiting at race dot com) to initiate the interactive process.

Updated: 04/2025