Asset Protection Specialist

Posted Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 4:00 AM Uniti is a premier insurgent fiber provider dedicated to enabling mission‑critical connectivity across the United States. With a steadfast commitment to customer service, operational excellence, and superior network capabilities, Uniti builds, operates and delivers critical fiber‑based communications services to connect and empower people and businesses . _________________________________________________________ About This Role A Locator is responsible for the correct, safe and efficient identifying, locating and protecting of underground network facilities. Locators work from a company vehicle utilizing a laptop and smartphone to ensure clear and complete network identification for the excavator or property owner. What You’ll Do Thoroughly search for underground utilities in an area, properly marking the location, fulfilling the necessary paperwork to complete the locate Operates locator system (sub-site and handheld) for installation of underground telecommunications cable conduit, including fiber optic cable Ensures safety of the public and other utilities underground facilities Ensures all applicable permits and locates are complete and on site Performs all duties according to prescribed safety procedures and uses appropriate safety equipment Work outside in all types of weather conditions. The company’s 48‑hour turnaround time on all locates means this position, and others, typically work the day after holidays and some weekends, as needed. Do You Have? Minimum of 2 years of experience utilizing geophysical multi‑frequency locate equipment in the underground utility locating industry such as for a contract utility locating firm and/or a major utility company Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions as well as in confined spaces Proficiency with utilizing Microsoft Office programs and ERIS/Google Earth mapping programs Availability to work overtime and some weekends (as needed) Valid driver's license and clean driving record Working Conditions Perform multiple tasks in a stressful environment while maintaining a positive and pleasant manner with others Handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast‑paced office environment Travel up to 20% Work flexible hours including evenings, holidays, and weekends Physical Tasks – Standing Continuously: 67-100% | Walking Continuously: 67 – 100%| Sitting Occasionally: 0-33% Driving - Car: Occasionally: 0-33%| Van: Occasionally: 0-33% |CMV: Occasionally: 0-33% | Climbing: Continuously: 67-100%| Bending: Continuously: 67-100%| Crouching:Continuous: 67-100%| Pushing-Pulling:Continuously: 67-100% |Carrying: Continuously: 67-100%| Reaching Above Head: Continuously: 67-100%| Lifting-Lowering >1-15lbs: Continuously: 67-100%,>15-30lbs: Continuously: 67-100%,>30+lbs: Continuously: 67-100% Repetitive Hand Action : >Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% >Fine Manipulating:Continuously: 67-100% |Operate Foot Control: Occasionally: 0-33% Exposures to :Cold: Frequently: 34-66% | Heat: Frequently: 34-66% | Dampness: Occasionally: 0-33% | Heights: Occasionally: 0-33% | Vibration: Occasionally: 0-33% | Skin Irritants: Occasionally: 0-33% | Lung Irritants: Dust: Occasionally: 0-33% | Fumes/Gases: Occasionally: 0-33% Equipment Used in Job Performance/Working Environment : Ladders, Hand and Power Tools, Van, Forklift and Pallet Jack Types of Driver’s License Required :Driver’sLicense _________________________________________________________ 401K Plan Health & Flexible Savings Account Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans Educational Assistance Plan Uniti is an equal opportunity employer. At Uniti, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, current military status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans. Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience. Notice to Non‑U.S. Citizens Uniti, as a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to notify and to obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non‑U.S. citizen personnel. Offers of employment extended to non‑U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval from agencies overseeing compliance. Non‑U.S. citizens are required to provide Uniti with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Uniti’s network. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or contact HR Legal as soon as possible for information on Uniti’s foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements. Notice to Applicants Depending on the position and its job functions, offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of certain pre‑employment screenings, including but not limited to drug‑screen, motor vehicle records check, or other pre‑employment screening. All such screenings will be conducted by an external third‑party with the candidate’s written consent and in accordance with federal and state law. Refusal to authorize or submit to a required pre‑employment screening may disqualify the candidate from employment. Any misrepresentation during the application or interview process may result in denial of employment, withdrawal of offer, or termination. #J-18808-Ljbffr Uniti Group