Senior Utility Locate Technician

Harnett County•Lillington, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a NC Water Distribution System Operator (Grade C) Certification desired.
Possession of a NC Collection System Operator (Grade I) Certification desired.

Responsibilities

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.