Fiber Optic Utility Locator Technician

4 weeks ago

Portage la Prairie, Canada RFNOW Inc. Full time

**Fiber Optic Utility Locate Technician**

RFNOW Inc. is a fast-growing, forward-thinking telecommunications company based in Virden, MB and we continue to rapidly expand our footprint throughout Manitoba. We are looking for motivated individuals interested in joining our _**Construction and Maintenance Team.**_ You will help lay the foundation of our business through the land preparation, and installation of fibre internet infrastructure.

RFNOW is rolling through _**Portage la Prairie area**_ and have opportunities available now

A _**Fiber Optic Utility Locate Technician**_uses mechanical and technical equipment to accurately locate underground facilities such as, telephone lines, electrical power lines, cable television lines, gas lines, fiber optic lines, water lines, and sewer lines.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Communicate and interact daily with managers, crews, and homeowners to discuss locating issues.
- Use company provided locate equipment and technology to accurately locate underground utilities.
- Attend and pass instructor lead training to obtain locator certification.
- Read and interpret job order tickets, maps, and blueprints.
- Determine efficient route to each locate in rural and urban areas.
- Remove and replace manhole lids.
- Collect data using various GPS survey equipment, including RTK Systems.
- Perform other reasonable duties as assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Must be at least eighteen years of age.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Valid driver license - abstract required.
- Must be accountable, dependable, and trustworthy.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Locating experience preferred.
- Previous field experience as a surveyor is an asset, along with solid working knowledge of various GPS systems, including troubleshooting equipment and replacing parts in the field as needed is an asset.
- Proficiency with Geodatabases & Microsoft Office Productivity tools is an asset.

**REQUIREMENTS**
- Successfully complete company provided locator training.
- Requires the availability for call out, including some mandatory overtime.
- May require weekend and holiday work on occasion when necessary.
- Some travel may be required, including overnight stays and out-of-town assignments and/or training.
- Ability to walk all types of terrain (grass, ditches, wooded areas, gravel, etc.) in and around construction zones and residential, commercial, industrial, and rural areas in all types of weather conditions (rain snow, cold, heat, etc.)
- Must be able to operate a computer to document and close tickets.
- Must be able to work alone and independently.
- Comfortable driving remote, local roads with unpredictable features.

**WORK ENVIRONMENT**
- Regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds to properly locate utility infrastructure.
- Standing for extended periods of time (>60 minutes) and considerable walking; 1-2 miles at least 2 to 3 times a week.
- Working outdoors including exposure to temperature extremes and variety of terrains.
- Ability to work in and walk all types of terrain.

**Job Details**
- Full Time (Monday to Friday)
- $22.50 - $25/hr depending on experience
- Benefit Package
- Cell phone allowance

**About RFNOW Inc.**:
**Salary**: $22.50-$25.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Portage la Prairie, MB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

  • Fiber Optic Utility Locator Technician

    5 days ago

    Portage la Prairie, Canada RFNOW Inc. Full time

    Fiber Optic Utility Locate TechnicianRFNOW Inc. is a fast-growing, forward-thinking telecommunications company based in Virden, MB and we continue to rapidly expand our footprint throughout Manitoba. We are looking for motivated individuals interested in joining our _Construction and Maintenance Team._ You will help lay the foundation of our business through...

  • Installation Driller- Utilities

    1 month ago

    Grande Prairie, Canada Canadian Fiber Optics Full time

    Salary: Company Profile:Canadian Fiber Optics Corp is a privately held specialty telecommunications company that designs, builds, and operates fiber optic networks to provide high-speed internet services in rural/remote communities and regions. The Company deploys core expertise in fiber construction and strategic industry partnerships to deliver critical...

  • Installation Driller- Utilities

    3 weeks ago

    Grande Prairie, Canada Canadian Fiber Optics Full time

    Salary: Company Profile:Canadian Fiber Optics Corp is a privately held specialty telecommunications company that designs, builds, and operates fiber optic networks to provide high-speed internet services in rural/remote communities and regions. The Company deploys core expertise in fiber construction and strategic industry partnerships to deliver critical...

  • Installation Driller- Utilities

    1 month ago

    Grande Prairie, Canada Canadian Fiber Optics Full time

    Salary: Company Profile:Canadian Fiber Optics Corp is a privately held specialty telecommunications company that designs, builds, and operates fiber optic networks to provide high-speed internet services in rural/remote communities and regions. The Company deploys core expertise in fiber construction and strategic industry partnerships to deliver critical...

  • HVAC Operator

    4 days ago

    Grande Prairie, Canada Canadian Fiber Optics Full time

    Salary: Job descriptionCompany Profile:Canadian Fiber Optics Corp is a privately held specialty telecommunications company that designs, builds, and operates fiber optic networks to provide high-speed internet services in rural / remote communities and regions. The Company deploys core expertise in fiber construction and strategic industry partnerships to...

  • HVAC Operator

    5 days ago

    Grande Prairie, Canada Canadian Fiber Optics Full time

    Salary: Job descriptionCompany Profile:Canadian Fiber Optics Corp is a privately held specialty telecommunications company that designs, builds, and operates fiber optic networks to provide high-speed internet services in rural / remote communities and regions. The Company deploys core expertise in fiber construction and strategic industry partnerships to...

  • Line Cable Technician, Bell Mts

    2 months ago

    Portage la Prairie, Canada Bell Canada Full time

    Req Id: 410980 Bell MTS is proud to be Manitoba’s leading communications company, providing a comprehensive and innovative suite of broadband communications and content services to consumers, businesses, not-for-profit organizations and governments. Supported by Bell’s industry-leading investments in advanced networks and media content, Bell MTS...

  • Community Ambassador

    3 weeks ago

    Grande Prairie, Canada Canadian Fiber Optics Full time

    **Community Ambassador** **Company Profile**: Canadian Fiber Optics Corp is a privately held specialty telecommunications company that designs, builds, and operates fiber optic networks to provide high speed internet services in rural / remote communities and regions. The Company deploys core expertise in fiber construction and strategic industry...

  • Construction Laborer

    2 months ago

    Grande Prairie, Canada Canadian Fiber Optics Full time

    **Company Profile**: Canadian Fiber Optics Corp is a privately held specialty telecommunications company that designs, builds, and operates fiber optic networks to provide high-speed internet services in rural / remote communities and regions. The Company deploys core expertise in fiber construction and strategic industry partnerships to deliver critical...

  • Line Cable Technician, Bell Mts

    5 days ago

    Portage la Prairie, Canada Bell Canada Full time

    Req Id: 410980Bell MTS is proud to be Manitoba's leading communications company, providing a comprehensive and innovative suite of broadband communications and content services to consumers, businesses, not-for-profit organizations and governments.Supported by Bell's industry-leading investments in advanced networks and media content, Bell MTS provides TV,...

  • Control Center Agent

    2 months ago

    Grande Prairie, Canada Canadian Fiber Optics Full time

    Job description Company Profile: Canadian Fiber Optics Corp is a privately held specialty telecommunications company that designs, builds, and operates fiber optic networks to provide high speed internet services in rural / remote communities and regions. The Company deploys core expertise in fiber construction and strategic industry partnerships to deliver...

  • Control Center Agent

    3 weeks ago

    Grande Prairie, Canada Canadian Fiber Optics Full time

    Job description Company Profile: Canadian Fiber Optics Corp is a privately held specialty telecommunications company that designs, builds, and operates fiber optic networks to provide high speed internet services in rural / remote communities and regions. The Company deploys core expertise in fiber construction and strategic industry partnerships to deliver...

  • Warehouse Coordinator

    3 weeks ago

    Grande Prairie, Canada Canadian Fiber Optics Full time

    Salary: WAREHOUSE COORDINATOR Company Profile:Canadian Fiber Optics Corp is a privately held specialty telecommunications company that designs, builds, and operates fiber optic networks to provide high-speed internet services in rural/remote communities and regions. The Company deploys core expertise in fiber construction and strategic industry partnerships...

  • Warehouse Coordinator

    2 months ago

    Grande Prairie, Canada Canadian Fiber Optics Full time

    Salary: WAREHOUSE COORDINATOR Company Profile:Canadian Fiber Optics Corp is a privately held specialty telecommunications company that designs, builds, and operates fiber optic networks to provide high-speed internet services in rural/remote communities and regions. The Company deploys core expertise in fiber construction and strategic industry partnerships...

  • Heavy Duty Mechanic

    1 month ago

    Grande Prairie, Canada Canadian Fiber Optics Full time

    Salary: Who we are: Canadian Fiber Optics Corp (CFOC) is a privately held specialty telecommunications company that designs, builds, and operates fiber optic networks to provide high speed internet services in rural/remote communities and regions. From the design and construction of network operations to the provision of end-user services, CFOC is connecting...

  • Heavy Duty Mechanic

    3 weeks ago

    Grande Prairie, Canada Canadian Fiber Optics Full time

    Salary: Who we are: Canadian Fiber Optics Corp (CFOC) is a privately held specialty telecommunications company that designs, builds, and operates fiber optic networks to provide high speed internet services in rural/remote communities and regions. From the design and construction of network operations to the provision of end-user services, CFOC is connecting...

  • Heavy Duty Mechanic

    1 month ago

    Grande Prairie, Canada Canadian Fiber Optics Full time

    Salary: Who we are: Canadian Fiber Optics Corp (CFOC) is a privately held specialty telecommunications company that designs, builds, and operates fiber optic networks to provide high speed internet services in rural/remote communities and regions. From the design and construction of network operations to the provision of end-user services, CFOC is connecting...

  • Heavy Duty Mechanic

    3 weeks ago

    Grande Prairie, Canada Canadian Fiber Optics Full time

    Salary: Who we are: Canadian Fiber Optics Corp (CFOC) is a privately held specialty telecommunications company that designs, builds, and operates fiber optic networks to provide high speed internet services in rural/remote communities and regions. From the design and construction of network operations to the provision of end-user services, CFOC is connecting...

  • Field Operations Technician

    1 week ago

    Grenville-sur-la-Rouge, Canada Xplore Inc. Full time

    **Position Overview**: * We are seeking to hire a full-time, permanent Field Operations Technician based in Grenville-sur-la-Rouge, QC. Reporting into the Field Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the hands-on day-to-day integration, repair and maintenance of the Xplore network. You are a self-starter who works well both independently and as part...

  • Meter Reader

    3 weeks ago

    Portage la Prairie, Canada Manitoba Hydro Utility Services Full time

    **Wage**: $19.21 (PT) per hour as per the collective agreement. **Work Shift**: 8:00am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday (on-call) as required by the District. Meters are read in following areas: - Portage La Prairie - Alsonsa - Austin - Elie - Elm Creek - Gladstone - Holland - Langruth - MacGregor - Oakville - St. Claude - Sandy Bay - Starbuck - Sydney -...