Field Utility Locator — GIS & On-Call Tech

City of Durham; Durham (AR); On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Durham seeks an Engineering Survey and Locating Technician to locate and mark water, sewer, and storm drains to avoid conflicts in excavation areas. You will maintain locating equipment, perform GIS-based work and assist with survey data collection in field conditions.

duties include planning daily workload, using GIS to verify work orders, and participating in on-site operations. Candidates should have 2+ years locating utilities and a valid NC driver's license or ability to obtain

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED/HiSET/TASC).
• Two years of related experience locating utilities.
• Valid, unrestricted North Carolina driver's license or willingness to obtain NC license within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan and route daily work to perform utility locating, construction staking, and equipment maintenance.
• Maintain locating equipment, perform routine maintenance checks, and ensure proper function of tools and vehicles.
• Prepare and maintain routine reports, field notes, and other documentation; enter data into work order systems.

Skills

Utility locating

GIS data

Field data collection

Equipment maintenance

Education

High School Diploma

Technical certification

Tools

GIS software

Electromagnetic locate tools

Ground-Penetrating Radar (GPR)

Job description

City of Durham seeks an Engineering Survey and Locating Technician to locate and mark water, sewer, and storm drains to avoid conflicts in excavation areas. You will maintain locating equipment, perform GIS-based work and assist with survey data collection in field conditions.

duties include planning daily workload, using GIS to verify work orders, and participating in on-site operations. Candidates should have 2+ years locating utilities and a valid NC driver's license or ability to obtain