Full Time Utility Locator

Utility Line Locator We're small-town techies and Kansans at heart, committed to helping our communities thrive through fast, reliable internet. When you call us, you'll reach a real, local person who cares.

As we continue to grow, we're looking for a Utility Line Locator to join our team.

A Utility Line Locator plays a critical role in continuing our construction across Kansas. Each day, you'll accurately locate and mark existing underground utilities to ensure safe excavation and construction activities.

You'll work both independently and alongside internal teams, documenting markings, entering notes into our systems, and responding to locate requests with urgency and precision. This role requires strong attention to detail, comfort working outdoors in all conditions, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

This position supports services across the state of Kansas and may require overnight travel to meet business needs. Utility Locating Responsibilities

Safely and accurately locate underground telecommunications utilities.

Document locate work with clear photographic evidence.

Maintain professional relationships with property owners, excavators, utility partners, and government entities.

Locate and map IdeaTek underground facilities for road, bridge, building, and residential development projects.

Field-verify existing plant locations to support fiber design accuracy.

Audit underground facilities and assist with as-built documentation and mapping updates in Vetro FiberMap.

Review and screen Kansas One Call (811) tickets to determine if marking of IdeaTek facilities is required.

Ticket screening may vary from minimal to full-time depending on workload, storm events, or operational needs.

2+ years of work experience

Intermediate skills using MS Office, Google applications, and collaborative software.

Valid Driver's License and ability to drive company vehicle to project sites

Ability to work on an on-call rotation, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Comfort working in underground and aerial environments (ladders, bucket trucks)

Ability to work outdoors in hot/cold conditions and occasionally indoors (customer locations)

Desire to learn the state of Kansas Laws and Statutes for Underground Utility Locates, Kansas One Call - 811 Processes, National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) Requirements, and Common Ground Alliance - Best Practices

What Will Help You Stand Out

1 + years Underground Utility Locating Experience

Telecommunications Outside Plant Construction Experience

Experience mapping existing infrastructure (natural gas pipes, water lines, electric lines, and sewer)

Experience with Construction Planning-constructability, permitting, design, engineering, staking

General knowledge of Utility Right-of-Ways and Easements

Familiarity with Telecommunications Fiber Maps (Vetro or others)

IdeaTek is a growing telecommunications company dedicated to bringing fast, reliable internet to underserved communities. We're a passionate team of problem-solvers who value safety, teamwork, and service.

Medical, dental, vision, life, and 401(k) with match

Free internet service (if available) or internet reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement for personal and professional growth

Community engagement opportunities

This role is not eligible for relocation.