Socket Fiber is one of the fastest growing fiber internet providers in Missouri, Illinois, Arkansas and Tennessee and is dedicated to building and expanding high-speed fiber optic networks that connect communities. Socket Fiber is a company with more than 25 years of experience. We are committed to innovation, quality, and delivering exceptional service to our customers. Join our dynamic team and help shape the future of connectivity!
Socket is seeking a skilled Utilities Locator to join our talented workforce in Columbia Missouri. This role is responsible for locating underground utility lines for the fiber plant, in compliance with state laws and regulations. It plays a key role in our fiber expansion efforts, enabling us to bring fiber to new areas. This role may require being on call, adhering to varying schedules, and overtime.
Key responsibilities include:
· Locating underground utility lines
· Use stakes, flags, and/or paint to mark location
· Document completion and any problems
· Ability to route and manage your own workload independently
· Operate and maintain equipment
· Communicate with designated parties on updates and corrections
· Able to lift, carry, push or pull up to 75lbs
· Ability to maintain a clean driving record and driver’s license
· Being comfortable with working in varying elements
· Ability to navigate rugged terrain
· Other duties as assigned by supervisor
· Regular reliable attendance
To be considered for this role, you'll need the following required qualifications:
· Knowledge of GIS and GPS technology
· Adherence to safety protocols
· Ability to use mechanical and electrical equipment involved with locating utilities
· Strong written and verbal communication
· Detailed documentation
· The ability to lift up to 75lbs
· Visual acuity and the ability to differentiate between colors
Beyond the qualifications, these attributes are what make someone a great fit for our team:
· Previous experience in utility locating or related maintenance
· Flexibility
· Basic construction practices
· An eye for safety
· Team player attitude
Why Join Socket Fiber?
At Socket Fiber, we're redefining what it means to connect communities. We share a mission-driven culture focused on bringing high-speed internet to areas that need it most. We're not just selling a service—we're providing access, opportunity, and real change. Socket Fiber offers a culture where employee strengths are highlighted and recognized.
A few of the keyways we strive to make employees feel valued include:
Ready to Apply?
If you’re ready to make an impact and grow your career with Socket Fiber, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!
This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
This role is not eligible for relocation.
Salary and benefits commensurate with experience.
This employer uses E-Verify.
In 1994, our founders saw a need for a local Missouri internet provider. They ignored some initial skepticism from friends and family – the internet was, after all “just a fad” - and started Socket, providing basic dial-up internet service out of a small office in Columbia.
Demand for internet access grew rapidly. By 1999, Socket had more than 30,000 customers and relocated to two office spaces on Cherry Street in downtown Columbia. (Those spaces are now Glenn's Cafe and studio apartments!)
As dial-up internet peaked, Socket looked to ways to keep its business moving forward. The company began offering high-speed internet and later became a CLEC (competitive local exchange carrier). With the expansion of business telephone and other advanced services, rapid growth ensued, and Socket was named one of the nation’s fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.
Socket continued to expand, moving in 2007 to an office on Clark Lane in Columbia. Residential telephone service and Naked DSL internet were introduced, resulting in more expansion.
Socket began work in 2011 on a brand new fiber-optic network to reach homes and businesses in rural Callaway County and Fulton. Socket has been expanding this fiber network ever since, now reaching several Missouri cities. Thousands of customers enjoy reliable, high-speed internet as a result.
Today, Socket employs approximately 200 people and is proud to be Missouri's local fiber internet provider, and we plan on bringing state-of-the-art technology and friendly, local support to as many homes and businesses as possible.
We look forward to serving you!
