Locator

Position Overview

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to join the Midco team! As a Locator, you'll play a crucial role in preventing damage to vital infrastructure and ensuring the successful installation of new underground utilities. Have you ever driven around town, seen those intriguing-colored flags, and wondered what they signify or how they got there? This is your chance to uncover the mystery! As a Locator, your job will be to identify and clearly mark existing underground cables, providing essential support to Midco's Construction and Field Operations teams. Join a dedicated team that makes a real impact every single day!

Work Location Type

Onsite

Job Summary:

As a Locator, you will support Field Operations by accurately identifying and marking existing underground cables. Your efforts will help prevent damage to existing infrastructure and ensure the successful installation of new underground utilities.

Responsibilities:

• Support efforts to identify and clearly mark existing underground cable as directed.
• Possess knowledge of procedures and equipment required to locate existing underground cable.
• Identify and mark locations for new underground utilities, while preventing damage to existing infrastructure.
• Possess proficiency in the operation of locate equipment as required within areas of responsibility.
• Read, comprehend, and utilize cable system maps and plans.
• Be familiar with local One-Call laws and procedures and practice them accordingly.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Midco’s safety program by enforcing safety rules and procedures, wearing appropriate safety apparel (e.g., hard hats, safety vests, OSHA-approved boots), and operating all equipment safely.
• Operate and drive a company vehicle in compliance with all Midco policies and procedures, ensuring safety, efficiency, and adherence to traffic laws. Maintain vehicle cleanliness and ensure regular maintenance and repairs are conducted as scheduled to uphold a professional image
• Model Midco’s mission, vision, values, ethos, and Leadership Success Drivers, and inspire others to do the same.
• Ensure customer privacy by adhering to Midco’s privacy guidelines while actively following Midco policies and procedures.
• Maintain reliable and predictable attendance as required by the position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Note: Management reserves the right to assign or reassign functions and responsibilities to this job description at any time.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) or a minimum of 2 years of equivalent work experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with a clean driving record. A DUI conviction within the past 5 years will result in disqualification from employment in this position.
• Must develop working knowledge of construction, the National Electrical Code, OSHA regulations, state and local regulations and general safety standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in locating or burying drop cables.

Work Environment:

• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
• Frequent exposure to outside weather conditions.
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, and risk of radiation and vibration.
• May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per week and outside normal business hours, such as holidays, evenings, and weekends, as business demands.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time, including on uneven terrain.
• Required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Must be able to lift and/or carry loads of up to 38 lbs.
• May be required to work within limited and confined spaces as needed.

Mental Demands:

• Ability to notice and address small details to ensure accuracy and quality in tasks.
• Capable of adjusting to new situations, environments, and challenges.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with others, both verbally and in writing.
• Understanding and complying with relevant laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Be ready, willing, and able to travel.

Benefits Summary

• Free Midco internet and TV
• Generous 401(k) match and paid time away from work programs
• Midco-provided short and long term disability insurance
• Midco contributions to your HSA
• Programs to support your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing
• And many more

Want to see the full line up of available benefits? Visit joinmidco.mybenefitsapp.com for details.

About Midco:

• Midco offers the most reliable wholly owned and operated fiber network spanning 17,000 miles.
• We are a telecommunications leader that is redefining connectivity while being a force for good in the communities we serve.
• We serve nearly 500,000 homes and businesses in more than 400 communities in Kansas, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
• Our 1,900 team members work together with integrity, creating a caring culture for a lasting impact.

Ready to work at Midco? We thought so.

Visit Midco.com/Careers to learn about employment opportunities and apply today.

Midco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other characteristic protected by law. To view our full EEO and federal contractor supplemental posters, please refer to Midco.com/Federal Posters.