What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Locate Technician position at City of Hickory?
For doers and makers seeking a well-rounded community, Hickory is a bridge between Asheville and Charlotte at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains along Interstate 40, where a collective spirit of craftsmanship strengthens any endeavor with detail, artistry and quality.
Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and must possess a valid Class C driver's license from N.C
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
GUIDELINES: Guidelines include city ordinances, policies, and procedures, relevant federal and state laws and regulations, OSHA standards, and supervisory instructions. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY: The work consists of related duties in the construction, maintenance and repair of a water distribution system. Work performed in inclement weather contributes to the complexity of the position. The work consists of related technical duties in the location of underground utilities. Inclement weather and heavy traffic contribute to the complexity of the position.
SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to perform general construction duties in the installation, repair, and maintenance of the water distribution system. Success in this position provides for the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of the system. Successful performance reduces the instance of damaged water lines.
PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city employees, and the general public.
PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to give and exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: None
Hickory, North Carolina, is a three-time All-America City on the Catawba River approximately one hour east of Asheville and one hour north of Charlotte. More than 40,000 residents call Hickory their home and Hickory is the hub of a 350,000 metropolitan area. Hickory has outstanding school systems, seven recreation facilities, two libraries, several golf courses, theaters, art museums, and eighteen gorgeous parks. Beautiful Lake Hickory is over 4,000 acres and has many public access areas. Please check out Hickory at www.hickorync.gov/employment or www.hickorywellcrafted.com for a web portal all about Hickory and the surrounding areas and what makes Hickory a "Well Crafted" City.
Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetics, or the presence of a non-job related medical condition or disability. U.S. Law requires all applicants to furnish proof of identity and right to work in the U.S.
Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and must possess a valid Class C driver's license from N.C
This position performs construction duties and utility locating in support of the installation, maintenance, and repair of the water distribution and sanitary sewer collection systems.
- Physically locates water and sewer mains, services lines, valves and meters requiring a high level of detail.
- Uses electronic and/or paper utility maps, engineering plans, and other drawings to assist in determining the actual location of City-owned underground utilities.
- Visits actual sites and uses maps and plans, electronic pipe locating equipment, shovels, probing rods, and measuring instruments such as metal detectors, pipe horns, and/or Metro Tech split box to field verify the location of underground utilities, and marks their locations using color coated flags and/or paint.
- Marks locations of city-owned underground utilities to facilitate the contractor’s excavation work within public right-of-ways and easements.
- Edits, reviews, and maintains water and sewer maps; makes notations, changes, diagrams, and sketches to update and maintain database and maps.
- Performs field measurements and prepares notes and sketches in both electronic and hand written format of utilities which are shown incorrectly on maps and drawings; conveys this information to technical staff who make the appropriate changes.
- Operates leak detection instruments.
- Uses basic construction practices in daily performance of duties.
- Locates underground utilities.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of construction equipment.
- Knowledge of basic surveying methods, practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of NC One-Call Program.
- Knowledge of operation and maintenance of electronic surveying line locating equipment.
- Knowledge of reading and interpreting construction and engineering plans.
- Knowledge of relevant safety procedures and guidelines.
- Skill in the installation, repair, and maintenance of a water distribution and wastewater collection system.
- Skill in the interpretation of maps, drawings, and GIS information.
- Skill in basic computer operations and related software.
- Skill in the use of a metal detector.
- Skill in planning, organizing, and prioritizing work.
- Skill in performing mathematical computations.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
- Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
- Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
- Successful completion of a post-offer functional pre-work screen and a drug screen. This process is designed to determine if applicants are able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the job without physical harm to themselves, or others. All applicants are subject to a background check.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in this position to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently/repeatedly required to stand; walk; use hands and exert forces needed to handle various types and sizes of tools, equipment and objects; reach with hands and arms and perform elevated work for periods of time; climb ladders and balance; climb into vehicles and equipment; stoop; kneel; half-kneel; squat; crouch; or crawl; and talk; or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift, push, pull and/or move more than 100 pounds. An employee in this position will have successfully passed a "Functional Pre-work Screen" administered by a professional and impartial third party specialist.
SAFETY SENSITIVE: This position has been identified as safety-sensitive. The employee in this position will be part of a random drug testing pool. The methodology for choosing the random test subjects is handled by an outside, impartial, third party vendor.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, and grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, and irritating chemicals. The work requires the use of protective devices.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Crewleader assigns work in terms of general instructions. Instructions are received written and orally. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results. GUIDELINES: Guidelines include city ordinances, policies, and procedures, relevant federal and state laws and regulations, OSHA standards, and supervisory instructions. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY: The work consists of related duties in the construction, maintenance and repair of a water distribution system. Work performed in inclement weather contributes to the complexity of the position. The work consists of related technical duties in the location of underground utilities. Inclement weather and heavy traffic contribute to the complexity of the position.
SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to perform general construction duties in the installation, repair, and maintenance of the water distribution system. Success in this position provides for the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of the system. Successful performance reduces the instance of damaged water lines.
PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city employees, and the general public.
PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to give and exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: None
Salary : $38,636
