What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Locator position at Cape Fear Public Utility Authority?
Job Summary
Incumbents in this position are responsible for working with NC811 by locating water and sewer utilities for CFPUA and assisting in the repair and maintenance of the water and wastewater system as needed. This position is assigned to pay grade G12.
Essential Job Functions
- Marking and locating all CFPUA utilities including water, sewer lines, meters, cleanouts, etc.
- Utilize and maintain equipment such as GPR (Ground Penetrating Radar) CST (Berger Metal Detector) RD (Radio Detection-cable/pipe locator) for marking utilities.
- Responds to all emergency tickets daily.
- Assists construction crews with emergency water and sewer repairs.
- Works with 811 for location of lines.
- Responsible for reading and understanding utility plans and as-built drawings pertaining to assignments.
- Completes locate requests generated in 811 data bases for location of water and sewer lines.
- Establishes safe work zones, including traffic control devices; flags traffic as needed.
- Responds to emergency situations.
- Schedules morning and evening routes.
- Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment.
- Assists in the maintenance of equipment and supply inventory.
- Operates job specific tools and equipment.
- Completes any paperwork required for the completion of a project.
- Performs other related job duties as assigned.
In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.
Education, Experience, and Other Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Six (6) months of utility locator work experience or any related work field.
- Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid State of North Carolina driver's license.
- This position will be placed on an On-Call rotation that requires a response within 30 minutes of notification.
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment on the basis of qualifications and without regard to age, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, or genetic disorder.
Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment status of all person hired to work in the United States. Cape Fear Public Utility Authority participates in E-Verify.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $36,330.00 - $50,085.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $36,330 - $50,085
