Utility Locator

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority; Kirkland (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority is seeking an on-site Utility Locator to mark and locate water and sewer lines, meters and access points. You will operate GPR, metal detectors, and cable/pipe locators while supporting emergency repairs and construction crews in CFPUA's water and wastewater system.

The role requires basic Math, plan reading, and a valid NC driver’s license, with an on-call rotation for rapid response and safe work-zone setup at multiple CFPUA sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months of utility locator work experience or related field.
• Valid NC driver’s license or ability to obtain quickly.

Responsibilities

• Mark and locate CFPUA water and sewer utilities.
• Operate and maintain locating equipment (GPR, CST, RD).
• Respond to emergency tickets daily and assist with repairs.
• Work with NC811 for line location and review plans.
• Maintain safety zones, traffic control devices, and paperwork.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Reading plans

Mathematical ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

GPR

Berger Metal Detector CST

RD locator

Job description

Incumbents in this position are responsible for working with NC811 by locating water and sewer utilities for CFPUA and assisting in the repair and maintenance of the water and wastewater system as needed. This position is assigned to pay grade G12.

• Marking and locating all CFPUA utilities including water, sewer lines, meters, cleanouts, etc.
• Utilize and maintain equipment such as GPR (Ground Penetrating Radar) CST (Berger Metal Detector) RD (Radio Detection-cable/pipe locator) for marking utilities.
• Responds to all emergency tickets daily.
• Assists construction crews with emergency water and sewer repairs.
• Works with 811 for location of lines.
• Responsible for reading and understanding utility plans and as-built drawings pertaining to assignments.
• Completeslocate requests generated in811 data bases for location of water and sewer lines.
• Establishes safe work zones, including traffic control devices; flags traffic as needed.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Schedules morning and evening routes.
• Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Assists in the maintenance of equipment and supply inventory.
• Operates job specific tools and equipment.
• Completes any paperwork required for the completion of a project.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six (6) months of utility locator work experience or any related work field.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid State of North Carolina driver's license required.
• This position will be placed on an On-Call rotation that requires a response within 30 minutes of notification.

Other Essential Job Specifications

• Use interpersonal skills such as seeing, hearing, and speaking to develop positive interactions with customers.
• Comprehends and uses technical or professional language, either written or spoken, to communicate complex ideas.
• Performs numerical operations using basic counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing.
• Performs complex quantitative calculations or reasoning using algebra, geometry, statistics, or abstract symbols.
• Requires travel between CFPUA sites.
• Use or repair small/light equipment (power tools).
• Use or repair medium equipment and machinery (vehicles, commercial mowers).
• Use or repair heavy or complex machinery (HVAC systems, construction equipment, water plants).

Physical Requirements

None: 0 hours or 0% of scheduled shiftSome: Up to 2 hours or 20% of scheduled shiftFrequent: 2 to 5 hours or 20% to 60% of scheduled shiftVery Frequent: More than 5 hours or 60% to 100% of scheduled shift

• Minimal physical exertion. Very light physical work at desk or counter level with intermittent periods of sitting, standing, and walking. May involve data entry, telephone work, or use of various office equipment.
• Same as above with the addition of standing/sitting/walking for lengthy periods of time. May involve light physical exertion due to pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting weights up to 20 pounds.
• Physical exertion involving pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 20 pounds. May require prolonged standing and/or walking during which time objects are transported. May require occasional bending, squatting, and reaching.
• Sustained physical activity throughout the work period. Performs work tasks involving pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting up to 50 pounds. May require bending, squatting, stooping, reaching, climbing, or walking in addition to other physical demands.
• Physical exertion throughout the work period. Performs work tasks involving pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting varying weights up to 50 pounds, and more than 50 pounds with assistance. May require bending, squatting, stooping, reaching, climbing, or walking in addition to other physical demands.