CABLE LOCATOR
- Metro Atlanta
Location: 755 Jefferson Street, Atlanta, GA (Atlanta Metro) OR 1453 Duluth Hwy, Lawrenceville, GA (Clark, Barrow, and Jackson County)
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
Distribution Construction/ Maintenance, Electrical Network Underground Construction/ Maintenance desired.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
parties and critical information needed to perform a job.
through emails.
Behavioral Attributes
within the first 6 months of working in this position.
Required
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:
Georgia Power
is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).
Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Identification: 12677
Job Category: Engineering
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Georgia Power
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