Utility Locator II

Henry County Water Authority; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry County Water Authority seeks a field technician to locate water and sewer lines prior to excavation. You will retrieve and prioritize locate requests, mark line positions with precision, and communicate with HCWA departments to support contractors and engineers on current and future projects.

Responsibilities include operating GPR and metal detectors, maintaining detailed records of locate results, and producing regular activity reports while adhering to safety and QA standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months to one year related experience or training.
• Valid Georgia Driver's License and safety certifications (Flagging, Competent Person, Confined Space).

Responsibilities

• Locate and identify water and sewer lines; clear locating requests.
• Mark and document line locations with precision to aid excavation safety.
• Collaborate with HCWA departments and contractors for current and future projects.
• Maintain records of locate depths, types, and conditions; provide regular reports.

Skills

Equipment operation

Communication

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

GPR

Vivax 810

Metal detectors

Job description

Summary:Process all requests to locate water and sewer lines and locate distribution and collection lines to prevent damage during excavations by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Retrieves, evaluates, prioritizes, and clears requests to locate water and sewer lines.
• Utilizes precise methodologies to accurately identify and mark the location of water mains, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the distribution system.
• Works collaboratively with various HCWA departments to fulfill in-house locating requirements, providing valuable insights to contractors and engineers involved in current and future projects.
• Engage in effective communication and coordination with various HCWA departments to streamline the water line locating process and address project-specific needs.
• Operates sophisticated electronic locating equipment, including GPR (Ground Penetrating Radar), Vivax 810, and metal detectors, to enhance precision in identifying and tracing water lines and associated infrastructure.
• Stays abreast of advancements in water line locating technologies and methodologies.
• Maintains meticulous records of water line locates, capturing details such as the lines' depth, type, and condition.
• Provides regular reports detailing the results of water line locating activities, contributing to the overall documentation of system infrastructure.
• Adheres to stringent quality assurance measures to verify the accuracy of water line locates.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory standards and industry guidelines, demonstrating a commitment to maintaining the highest safety and accuracy standards.
• Engages in continuous professional development to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of water line locating skills.

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required; six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Georgia Driver's License, Flagging Certification, Competent Person Certification, and Confined Space Certification.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Applications for this position will not be accepted after 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 28th, 2026.

Henry County Water Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.