Senior Utility Locate Technician

Posting number: HRW 2445

Department: Harnett Regional Water

Division: Water Distribution

Job classification: Senior Utility Locate Technician

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Water Agency, Utilities

Summary

An employee in this position performs technical support work and other related activities providing location of water and sewer lines and related appurtenances for Harnett Regional Water. This includes locating water and sewer lines for Harnett Regional Water and other County owned utilities; marking them to prevent construction damage; managing the daily workflow of assigned locate tickets and projects; and managing quality and production of work performed by locate staff. 
Hiring Salary: $46,834.00

Examples of duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

• Locates underground utilities including water and sewer lines; marks lines with paint, flags, or other markings.
• Manages daily ticket assignments of locate staff.
• Manages large locate projects to ensure utilities are marked accurately and on time.
• Creates detailed damage reports as needed.
• Ensures other locate staff are following NC811 protocol.
• Assists with updating County utility maps and data base; identifies location of water valves, hydrants, manholes, storm drains, and other infrastructure appurtenances; checks location against current maps; and identifies necessary corrections.
• Provides assistance to the public, Department, and/or County staff regarding Department policies, procedures, and activities. 

• Must be able to drive and operate a vehicle to travel as needed.

• Operates and performs routine maintenance on equipment used in the field such as magneto wand, pipe horn, Schonstedt, Metrotech, probing puller, ground penetrating radar, etc.
• Clears brush from around valves, meters, hydrants, etc.
• Coordinates priorities with management, contractors, and work crews.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK: 

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Four (4) years of experience working as a utility locator.
• Or equivalent education and/or experience.

• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license.
• Possession of a NC Water Distribution System Operator (Grade C) Certification desired.
• Possession of a NC Collection System Operator (Grade I) Certification desired.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: 

• Knowledge of County utility construction and maintenance policies, practices, engineering standards, and customer service policies.
• Knowledge of County street locations and County geography.
• Knowledge of computer mapping software and hardware.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of surveying, drafting, and design.
• Knowledge of surveying methods and practices.
• Knowledge of NC811 protocol.
• Skill in operating locating tools and equipment.
• Skill in managing large locating projects.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with the general public, contractors, and other employees.
• Ability to exercise initiative.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prepare accurate records.