OSP Utility Locator Technician - Chico, CA

The Utility Locator Technician position is responsible for accurately identifying and marking underground utility lines to ensure the safety and integrity of excavation projects. This role supports USA ticketing and Field Marketing per 811 guidelines, interprets utility maps, utilizes electronic detection tools, conducts minor excavations, inspects fiber infrastructure, maintains vehicles, and ensures compliance with safety protocols.

About the Role

We are Race Communications, a fiber internet provider founded in 1994. Our team is dedicated to connecting California communities and providing reliable telecommunications infrastructure. The Utility Locator Technician position is an integral part of our commitment to safety and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Supports USA ticketing and Field Marketing per 811 guidelines
• Interprets utility maps and prints, using tools such as KMZ and AutoCAD, to determine the natural and dimensions of underground utilities
• 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
• Conducts inspections of both aerial and underground fiber infrastructure as needed
• Maintains vehicle/equipment pre-op/post-op to be prepared to perform required duties
• 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 on-call as needed to ensure work is completed

Requirements

• Eligibility for US Employment without sponsorship
• Minimum of 18 years of age
• A High School Diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred
• A valid driver's 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
• The ability to effectively communicate in English, including speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension, as necessary for effective job performance and workplace communication

Qualifications and Experience

• Valid driver's 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
• The ability to effectively communicate in English, including speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension, as necessary for effective job performance and workplace communication

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical and dental benefits (starting the 1st of the month following your start date)
• PTO (vacation, sick)
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid birthdays
• 401k matching (4%)
• Free fiber internet service for all employees living in our service area

Pay

$20 to $22 USD per hour

Schedule

Variable schedule(s), and overtime as needed