Utility Locator

Town of Holly Springs • Full-time • Holly Springs, North Carolina (NC), USA • $4.70m - $7.05m / year • 2w ago

POSITION SUMMARY

The Town of Holly Springs is searching for a Utilities Locator! This position is responsible for performing skilled technical and administrative work for the Town of Holly Springs Utilities and Infrastructure Department locating and mapping underground infrastructure.

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to the Field Supervisor-Distribution. Work performed under moderate supervision. Employee may need to occasionally choose from defined alternatives to resolve problems but consults with Manager on matters not covered by guidelines. Incumbent has no supervisory responsibilities.

The work schedule is business hours with occasional evenings and weekends. The starting annual salary is $46,982.34 (Grade E). Please apply at http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hollysprings .

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned.
1.   Delivers excellent customer experiences in all interactions with internal and external customers.
2.   Manages the Town’s participation in the North Carolina One Call system for utilities to include entering tickets, locating tickets, and clearing tickets for location.
3.   Maintains daily work records.
4.   Locates utility lines and valves in the right-of-way and utility easements.
5.   Fulfills locate requests within the required timeframe.
6.   Creates all appropriate documentation and reporting.
7.   Reports any issues with location of utilities immediately to Utilities Manager.
8.   Identifies, locates, and marks the location of the Town of Holly Springs subsurface utilities in order to minimize accidental damage or disruption of service due to construction excavation activities.
9.   Position performs a variety of skilled and semiskilled activities to facilitate safe excavation which include locating and marking existing Town-owned underground infrastructure including water lines, gas and water valves, wastewater lines, fiber, reclaim water system, stormwater collection system, streetlights, and traffic signals.
10.   Ensures all activities are carried out in a safe manner; adheres to all safety regulations; ensures all regulations pertaining to the safe use of equipment are understood and followed.
11.   Reports all accidents to the appropriate authority. Follows all policies for reporting.
12.   Provides backup assistance to other department personnel as needed.
13.   Reports to work for after hour needs, as assigned.
14.   Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

•   Thorough knowledge of the Town’s utility systems.
•   General knowledge of utility line construction and construction techniques.
•   General knowledge of utility infrastructure installation and function.
•   Knowledge of the occupational hazards of the work and necessary safety precautions.
•   Knowledge of traffic safety principles.
•   Knowledge of utility markings and clearances and rules for safe equipment operation in close proximity to underground and overhead utility facilities.
•   Knowledge of construction industry safety rules and ability to utilize all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) necessary.
•   Ability to read and understand grade and alignment stakes set by others.
•   Ability to safely load, unload, and transport equipment to and from job sites.
•   Knowledge of care and use of equipment and tools utilized in the performance of department functions.
•   Working knowledge of occupational hazards (OSHA) and safe work practices.
•   Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
•   Skill in organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
•   Ability to understand and effectively carry out local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence, and Federal, State, and local regulations.
•   Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits with minimal direction and supervision.
•   Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports consistent with the position.
•   Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively in English with staff, administration, and the public in both written and verbal form.
•   Ability to define problems, exercise sound judgment, and address a variety of situations.
•   Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
•   Ability to maintain professionalism at all times.
•   Ability to work as a member of a team.
•   Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
•   Ability to perform mathematical calculations required of this position.
•   Ability to work the allocated hours of the position and ability to work flexible hours to include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays due to adverse weather conditions, construction projects, or other emergency service.

PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description 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 or as otherwise required by law. Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee’s supervisor.

?   This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; requires strenuous manual labor including, but not limited to digging, shoveling, sweeping, raking, hauling, crawling, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, twisting, and climbing.
?   Work performed may require walking or standing to a significant degree on rough terrain or may involve sitting for long periods with pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls.
?   Work has standard vision requirements.
?   Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
?   Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
?   Duties are performed daily both in and outdoors under all weather conditions and include exposure to inclement weather, noise, heavy traffic conditions, and exhaust fumes.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

•   High school diploma or equivalent.
•   Two (2) years of experience in general construction, maintenance, or related field.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
•   Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver’s license.

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