Kole Smith
Kokomo,USA
Summary
Professional inspector with keen eye for detail and commitment to upholding high standards in every project. Extensive experience in evaluating field conditions and ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory guidelines. I'm a valued team player known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Inspector
Lumen/CenturyLink Communications
Kokomo, IN
03.2025 - Current
- Conduct field inspections on fiber optic installations, ensuring compliance with Lumen standards and local regulations
- Document site conditions, deficiencies, and corrective action using digital reporting tools
- Coordinate with engineers, contractors, and project managers to resolve field issues
- Verify as-built documentation and ensure accuracy of network mapping
- Ensured the crews were following safety procedures set by DOT and LUMEN
Utility Locator Technician
TUCKER TECHNOLOGY
Champaign, IL
05.2024 - 03.2025
- Located underground AT&T fiber, conduit, and handholes before excavation
- Used locating equipment to detect and mark utilities with paint/flags
- Interpreted utility maps and construction prints for accurate locating
- Submitted daily reports, dig tickets, and documentation
- Worked closely with construction crews to prevent utility damage
- Responded to emergency locate requests
Utility Locate Technician
USIC-Danville
Danville, IL
03.2019 - 04.2024
- Accurately locate and mark underground utilities for public and private excavation projects
- Maintain zero damage incidents over 5 consecutive years, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations
- Use advanced locating tools (Vivax, RD8100) and GPS mapping for precise underground visualization
- Communicate effectively with contractors, residents, and local authorities to coordinate project schedules
- Train new hires on proper safety protocols and equipment calibration
Seasonal Personal Vehicle Driver
UPS-Danville
Danville, IL
11.2021 - 12.2021
- I load up my own vehicle with packages and deliver them
Education
Upper secondary education -
High School Diploma -
Ellenwood Academy
Brandon, FL05-2016
Skills
- Phone etiquette
- Driving
- Microsoft Word
- Outdoor work
- Public utility
- English
- Organizational skills
- Delivery driver experience
- Telecommunication
- Pricing
- Delivery Driver Experience
- Field surveying
- Surveying data collection
- GIS
- Microsoft Outlook
- Field engineering
- Stocking
- Load & Unload
- Productivity software
- Underground utilities
- ArcGIS
- Construction
- Microsoft Excel
- Pallet Jack
- Data collection
- Minitab
- Mapping using GIS
- GPS
- Leadership
- Basic math
- Management
- Time management
- Microsoft Office
- Attention to detail
- Ground-penetrating radar
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Math
- Utility locating
- Mobile devices
- Blueprint reading
- Warehouse Experience
- Field service
- Computer literacy
- Cash handling
- Documenting evidence
- Analyzing data
Certification
- Driver's License
- Pallet Jack Certification
- Class D
Languages
English
Timeline
Field Inspector
Lumen/CenturyLink Communications
03.2025 - Current
Utility Locator Technician
TUCKER TECHNOLOGY
05.2024 - 03.2025
Seasonal Personal Vehicle Driver
UPS-Danville
11.2021 - 12.2021
Utility Locate Technician
USIC-Danville
03.2019 - 04.2024
Upper secondary education -
High School Diploma -
Ellenwood Academy