Utilities Locator

General Statement of Duties

Franklin County is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Utilities Locator to join their team. This role plays a critical part in protecting public safety and infrastructure by locating and marking water and sewer lines and related appurtenances.

Compensation

To Be Determined Based on Experience and Qualifications

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance
• Elective supplemental insurance options such as short-term disability, vision, and voluntary term life
• Local government retirement
• 401(k) with a 4% employer contribution (no employee match required)
• Generous paid leave that includes 13 county-observed paid holidays per year
• An employee wellness program inclusive of a county sponsored gym and an employee assistance program

Duties And Responsibilities/Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Locates underground utilities including water and sewer lines
• Marks lines with paint or other markings
• Maintains records to document locations and identify accountability for any damage that occurs
• Utilizes GIS software, GPS receiver, digital camera, inductive and conductive locators, metal detectors, ground penetrating radar equipment and hand tools
• Performs general water and sewer line maintenance and repair work including repairing water meters, lines, making irrigation taps, replacing meter and valve boxes and fire hydrants; pumps station maintenance; and related work

Desirable Education and Experience

• Graduation from high school and considerable distribution and/or collection system maintenance and/or construction experience
• An equivalent combination of education and experience

Other Information

• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license
• Possession of sewer collection system operator grade I is preferred
• Possession of water distribution system operator grade C certification is preferred

Franklin County offers a competitive benefits package designed to encourage and support your health, well-being and productivity. For more information about Franklin County benefit options please click here Benefits Summary.