W/S Mains Utility Locator

High Point Museum; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading city government agency in High Point seeks a Utility Locator to protect essential infrastructure by identifying and marking utility lines. This full-time position offers opportunities for professional development within a community-focused team and includes comprehensive benefits like healthcare and a retirement pension.

Benefits

Pension upon retirement

Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans

401K and 457B Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off (PTO)

12 Paid Holidays per year

Tuition Reimbursement Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of related experience in utility locating required.
• Valid North Carolina driver's license or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Accurately locate and mark City-owned water and sewer infrastructure.
• Maintain and calibrate locating equipment for efficient operations.
• Transport equipment and establish safety zones at work sites.

Skills

Utility Locating

GIS Data Interpretation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Tools

Utility Locating Devices

Job description

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Job Description

WHO WE ARE

At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries.

We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll be joining a nationally accredited Parks & Recreation department, as well as a dynamic team of over 1,300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world!

OUR CORE VALUES

• Integrity: Saying what we mean and consistently doing what we say with no desire other than the good of the citizens we serve. It means standing up for beliefs.
• Responsibility: A continual process that emphasizes a high level of personal accountability by each member of the organization.
• Partnership: Adding competitive value and quality to the services provided to our residents, businesses, and visitors through responsible fiscal stewardship, increased innovation, greater use of technology, and expanded civic, neighborhood and regional partnerships.
  
  

What We Offer

The City of High Point offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed monthly pension upon retirement, vested after 5 years of service
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one
• 401K and 457B Retirement Plans
• PTO earned within first year
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Tuition Reimbursement Plan
  
  

YOUR PURPOSE

As a Utility Locator, you'll play a crucial role in protecting essential city infrastructure by accurately identifying and marking water, sewer, and other utility lines before excavation work is carried out by utility companies, contractors, and private residents. You'll ensure that everything runs smoothly by maintaining and calibrating cutting-edge locating equipment, conducting routine maintenance checks, and ensuring you have all the necessary supplies to get the job done efficiently.

Essential Tasks

What You'll Do

• Drive to designated work sites to perform utility locating, construction staking, and related tasks.
• Transport equipment and supplies to and from work sites; establish safety zones; utilize specialized systems and equipment for accurate operations and documentation; review maps, conduct technical calculations, and prioritize tasks based on urgency and status; adhere to established safety protocols and procedures.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and vehicles, including performing system checks, calibrating tools, cleaning, and carrying out routine preventative maintenance; report unresolved equipment issues; ensure all equipment, systems, and vehicles are in working order.
• Prepare and maintain field notes and other essential documentation; enter data into the locating program or relevant recording systems as required.
• Accurately locate and mark City-owned water and sewer infrastructure.
• Organize and manage daily workload efficiently to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Utilize GIS systems to research and gather necessary work data.
• Perform light excavation with a shovel to expose buried utilities when necessary.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, ensuring all tasks are completed in a professional and efficient manner.
  
  

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Minimum of two years of related experience in utility locating.
• Valid, unrestricted North Carolina driver's license, or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire (if currently holding a driver's license from another state).
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of related experience in utility locating.
• Familiarity with basic utility infrastructure and the ability to interpret GIS data.
• Knowledge of various utility locating devices and their applications.
  
  

OUR COMMITMENTS

The City of High Point is dedicated to fostering a work environment that values individuals from all backgrounds and seeks to attract and retain the most qualified partners in service to the citizens of High Point. As an at-will employer, the City allows employees to terminate their employment, or be terminated at any time, with or without cause, as long as it is not prohibited by law.

The City of High Point is committed to classifying and compensating its employees fairly for the work they do, weighing both the internal capabilities and the external market. While the job description is not intended to and does not create a contract of employment, we are excited to use this "living document" as a guide for managing performance and positions to ensure job descriptions are reflective of the current work required by the incumbent or expected by any candidate to whom an offer of employment is extended.

The City of High Point is committed to providing a safe, comfortable working environment for all employees. To that end, we are proud to comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, as well as make reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees as we are able in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Candidates selected for employment must undergo (a.) a drug screening, in accordance with the City's drug and alcohol policy and (b.) a background screening to determine whether there is any current, pending, or previous charge, conviction or other infraction deemed incompatible with service in the capacity for which the candidate is being hired. Certain positions are considered so critical to the health and safety of others that a candidate cannot be placed in any of those positions without passing a pre-placement physical exam. Successful results from these conditions will result in an offer of employment.

Application Deadline: Due to high candidate volume, this position may be removed earlier than the stated closing date. If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

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Employment type

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  Full-time

Job function

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• Industries

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