Utility Locator

Job Description:

Utility Locator

Description

Job Summary

The City of Greenville's Public Works Department is seeking an experienced Utility Locator. This position responds to transmission from NC811 by identifying, locating, and marking the location of City stormwater, fiber optic, and traffic services operations to avoid and/or minimize damage, injury, and interruption of services.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

This is a continuous recruitment and open until filled. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for first consideration.

Examples of Duties

• Locates and marks underground facilities (storm drains, fiber optic, and traffic signal communication lines);
• Operates and maintains assigned vehicles and equipment;
• Updates maps of department facilities and applies engineering practices;
• Keeps records of Utility Locating Service (ULS) operations;
• Operates pipe, cable locating devices, and ground penetrating radar (GPR) locator to find untraceable facilities;
• Promotes positive public relations;
• Coordinates with City staff, excavators, and others to meet locating requests;
• Checks department facilities for problems;
• Responds timely to emergency requests;
• Enters and installs inductive clamp inside electric transformers, primary switching pedestals, and secondary pedestals to induce locating signals on underground electric lines;
• Assists in training new ULS personnel;
• Uses a laptop to post responses and document actions to locate requests and make corrections to GIS data;
• Uses a mobile device to upload photos of marked facilities for each locate request;
• As needed, investigates damage to underground facilities to determine the cause of damage and the responsible party;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED; and
• Five to seven years of locating experience.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• methods, tools, equipment, and standard practices for locating and marking underground facilities.
• understanding NC811 damage prevention regulations.

Skilled in:

• the use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization.

Ability to:

• operate equipment, including automobile, computer equipment, and various software packages.
• red and interpret utility maps.
• work without close supervision and to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• work cooperatively with others.
• work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the outdoor elements.
• work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• meet the mental and physical demands of the position.

Special Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid, current North Carolina driver's license that is not revoked, suspended, or subject to limited restoration or conditional operation privileges; must have and maintain an acceptable driving record.
• Utility Line Locator certification is required.

The City of Greenville offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees.

Visit the City of Greenville Human Resources Website for a more in depth summary of our benefits.

Salary:

$48,630.40 Annually