Utility Locator

About This Role

This role involves locating and marking water, sewer, and storm drains to prevent damage during excavation, maintaining locating equipment, and responding to emergency calls to protect city utilities and public safety.

Responsibilities

• Locate and mark water, sewer, and storm drains to avoid damage in excavation areas
• Maintain locating equipment and perform periodic maintenance checks
• Gather necessary marking supplies
• Work as a team to protect city utilities, residents, and public safety
• Respond to NC811 tickets using state-of-the-art utility locate software
• Plan and route daily work for utility locating, construction staking, and equipment maintenance
• Collect survey data, transport equipment, and establish work safety zones
• Perform technical calculations, prioritize work orders, and follow safety procedures
• Prepare and maintain routine reports, records, field notes, and other documentation
• Utilize GIS to research and verify work orders

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSet, TASC)
• Two years of related experience locating utilities
• Valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license
• Must work rotating on-call shift from 4:00pm to 7:00am as a condition of employment

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSet, TASC)
• Two years of related experience locating utilities, or three or more years of related experience.

Nice to Have

• One year of advanced study or training past high school equivalency resulting in appropriate technical certification
• Three or more years of related experience
• Understanding of basic utility infrastructure and interpreting GIS data
• Knowledge of various locating devices including electromagnetic and GPR

Skills

* Required skills