CABLE LOCATOR - Metro Atlanta
Location: 755 Jefferson Street, Atlanta, GA (mobility of working out of any HQ within our locating area)
Note: Candidate must live within a 50 mile radius of the Jefferson Street location OR must be willing to move to this area in
the first 6 months of working this job at his/her/their own expense. No relocation assistance is available.
Job Summary
The Cable Locator will assist internal and external customers to protect GPC underground facilities from damage by
excavators while they are digging around these facilities. Cable locator will insure Georgia Power is compliant with the
Georgia Utility Facility Protection Act (GUFPA). This position will be responsible for receiving tickets from the UPC system
from which they will prioritize and plan the driving route that best meets the demands by location and meeting a standard
response time of 48 hours. This position will use locator equipment at the job site which weighs between 5-10 lbs and
must walk on uneven terrain. Incumbent must work under minimal supervision and maintain daily work records. Duties
include, but are not limited to: reading circuit and street maps to chart routes, communicating necessary information to
other parties, assist underground crews as requested, enter manholes as needed, complete ticket requests and ensure
closure through UPC system.
Normal work hours are scheduled between 7:00am and 6:00pm, Mon-Fri. Incumbent must be available to work a given
shift during these hours, plus occasional weekends and holidays as business needs dictate. This includes being "on call"
by phone and radio and available for STORM duty. Incumbent must work in outside, adverse weather conditions and be
able to drive throughout the metro Atlanta area.
Job Responsibilities
- Respond to all assigned UPC locate requests within 48 hours of ticket creation.
- Use locator equipment on the job site.
- Committed to being proactive and a team player for GPC.
- Perform damage investigations to our electrical system.
- Assists co-workers to ensure all work is completed in the time requirements.
- Provide historical data of ongoing and completed work Items and track tickets to completion
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Job Experience and Education
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Suitable experience in one or any combination of the following areas: Cable Locating, Underground Power Utility
Distribution Construction/ Maintenance, Electrical Network Underground Construction/ Maintenance desired.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Working knowledge of underground distribution techniques is preferred.
- Technical aptitude to work with UD locating equipment and GPC system.
- Knowledge of underground distribution construction techniques is a plus.
- Ability to read and interpret circuit maps and street maps required.
- Prior experience and knowledge of MS Office products including Outlook, Word and Excel strongly preferred.
- Ability to adapt to changing environment.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Must possess excellent organizational and communication (oral and written) skills to act as a liaison between various
parties and critical information needed to perform a job.
- Must be customer focused and detailed oriented.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, excellent planning & organizing skills.
- Must be competent in working with computer to receive and process tickets from the UPC system and communicate
through emails.
Behavioral Attributes
- Self-motivated, dependable and responsive.
- Strong interpersonal skills to be an active team player.
- Maintain a positive, constructive working attitude/style with others.
- Must display initiative and willingness to learn new skills and systems.
- Exercises independent judgment and discretion, and is able to work with minimal direction.
- Display a strong work ethic to appropriately handle confidential information.
- Candidate must demonstrate behaviors consistent with the company culture (Our Values): Safety Excellence,
Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment.
- Total commitment to Safety
Other requirements
- Must routinely carry equipment weighing 5-10 lbs. at near arms length while walking on uneven terrain.
- Willing to enter manholes as needed.
- Willing to open "energized" transformers to connect equipment.
- Must be available to work after hours - evenings, weekends and holidays as business needs dictate (this includes being
"on call " by phone and radio).
- Incumbent needs a valid Georgia driver's license to be able to drive a (company provided) vehicle to job sites.
- Incumbent must currently live within a 50 mile radius of the job location or be willing to move at his/her own expense
within the first 6 months of working in this position.
This position has been identified as a role that will require the use of a Georgia Power fleet vehicle. The following will be required if you are selected for this position:
• Must have at least one year of verifiable driving experience (Must hold a valid driver’s license for the class vehicle to be operated. Driving permits are not typically considered a valid driver’s license).
• Must have no revocation of driving privileges within the 36 months prior to application, no convictions of major traffic violations (DUI, hit and run, reckless driving, etc.) within the 12 months prior to application, or any pending charges for a major traffic violation at the time of application.
• Must consent to a continuous monitoring of your Motor Vehicle Record