Underground Water & Sewer Locator — Equipment Operator

NCRWA; Oxford (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NCRWA in Oxford, North Carolina seeks a skilled worker to locate and mark underground water and sewer lines and perform installation, replacement and repair work. The role involves operating construction equipment, determining grade and depth, and making taps, hydrants, meters, and valves.

You will work in varied environments, follow safety standards, and interact with the public. Requires reading maps, using locating devices, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to read and interpret maps and instructions.
• Experience with installation, maintenance and repair of water/sewer lines preferred.
• Must have valid NC driver's license and relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

• Uses electronic locating devices to locate underground, city-owned water and sewer utility lines.
• Marks underground lines using spray paint to clearly designate their location.
• Operates tapping machine to make water and sewer taps and service connections.
• Lays water and sewer pipe; adjusts pipe to proper grade and depth with laser; repairs and replaces lines.
• Installs hydrants, meters, valves, and related pipeline apparatus; tests systems.
• Keeps records of work activities and inventories materials.

Skills

Locate underground utilities

Operate construction equipment

Read utility maps

Tapping and connections

Public communication

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tapping machine

Backhoe

Laser depth control

Camera inspection equipment

Job description

NCRWA in Oxford, North Carolina seeks a skilled worker to locate and mark underground water and sewer lines and perform installation, replacement and repair work. The role involves operating construction equipment, determining grade and depth, and making taps, hydrants, meters, and valves.

You will work in varied environments, follow safety standards, and interact with the public. Requires reading maps, using locating devices, and maintaining records.