Seasonal Locator - Fargo, ND

Locate existing underground cable. Monday - Friday, 40 hrs / week with the opportunity for OT. Free internet and TV!! Holiday pay! Company vehicle and clothing provided.  No experience necessary, paid training provided.

JOB PURPOSE:

Support location efforts of existing underground cable for the construction department and field operations as a whole.

KEY FUNCTIONS:

• Support efforts to identify and clearly mark existing underground cable as directed.
• Possess knowledge of procedures and equipment required to locate existing underground cable (“locates”).
• Identify and mark locations of new cable to be dropped and buried underground (“bury drops”).
• Possess proficiency in the operation of locate and bury drop equipment as required within areas of responsibility.
• Be ready, willing, and able to travel.
• Drive Company vehicles safely, courteously, and defensively; schedule appropriate maintenance as required.
• Maintain current, valid driver’s license and good to excellent driving record (DUI within the last 5 years disqualifies you for employment in this position).
• Read, comprehend, and utilize cable system maps and plans.
• Communicate effectively and professionally in all forms of communication with internal and external customers.
• Adhere to Midco privacy guidelines to ensure each customer’s privacy.
• Maintain regular attendance as required by your position.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Produce and maintain timely and accurate documentation as necessary.
• Mentor new hires as required.
• Function as an effective team member while supporting the efforts and concepts of other departments.
• Support the mission, vision, and values of Midco.
• Apply personal ethics, honesty, initiative, flexibility, responsibility and confidentiality in all areas of responsibility.
• Possess an enthusiastic, energetic, self-motivated, and detail-oriented approach towards work and all work projects.
• Possess strong problem solving and decision making skills while using good judgment.
• Multi-task and change from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management.
• Identify opportunities for improvement while creating and implementing viable solutions
• All employees are required to actively follow Midco policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• HS diploma, GED or a minimum of two years of equivalent work experience locating underground cable or similar utilities preferred.
• Some college or vocational training preferred.
• Previous locate or bury drop experience preferred.
• Solid work history required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or carry loads of up to 38 lbs.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
• May be required to work within limited and confined spaces as needed.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.
• The Employee must be able to work in an outdoor environment year-round in all weather conditions. The Employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock, radiation, and vibration.
• Employees may be required to work in excess of 40 hours per week and other than normal business hours, such as holidays, evenings and weekends as business demands.

ABOUT MIDCO:

Midco: 

• Is the leading provider of reliable, high-speed internet via fiber and fixed wireless technology, serving 460,000 homes and businesses in 400 communities across the Midwest.
• Provides exceptional customer experience and a superior network, while being a force for good in the communities we serve.
• Delivers TV services including Midco Sports (a regional sports network), phone, data center and advertising services, plus wholesale networking solutions.

Ready to work at Midco? We thought so. Here are a few more reasons why Midco is one of the best places to work:

• Free Midco internet & TV
• Great opportunities to get involved in volunteerism
• Generous 401(k) match and paid time away from work programs
• And many more

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