UTILITY TECHNICIAN- 40010101

About the role

This position provides semi-technical work within the County owned Utilities service area including sanitary sewer, reclaimed water, and domestic water in Rougemont. The Utility Technician performs locates under close supervision according to set procedures.

Responsibilities

• Identify, locate, and mark Durham County subsurface utilities to minimize accidental damage or disruption of service due to construction excavation activities
• Comply with all state and local regulations
• Ensure NC811 locates are completed within required timeframes and update the NC811 Positive Response system
• Prepare clear and concise written reports and forms
• Assist with wastewater plant and collection system tasks such as inspections of new construction, rehabilitation projects of existing infrastructure, collection system inspections, gathering data for GIS mapping, and maintenance at the TWWTP and other Durham County owned facilities

Essential functions

• Perform locates; tickets tracked and entered correctly
• Print, sort, collect, and route all NC811 locates for the County Sewer grid areas
• Ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, contracts, processes, policies, procedures, codes and licenses
• Inspect sewer extensions, sewer rehabilitation, new construction of sewer mains and lateral connections to the County’s sewer system

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of utility construction methods, practices, techniques, processes, and materials
• Knowledge of wastewater collection systems
• Skilled at utility locate equipment operation
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with contractors, engineers, owners, the general public, and other employees
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and exercise tact and firmness in the enforcement of requirements
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications and to compare them with various aspects of construction in progress
• Ability to maintain accurate records

Minimum education and experience requirements

• High school education or GED equivalent
• One (1) year of experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Special certifications and licenses

• Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated

Preferred experience, training & certifications

• Two (2) years of utility locator experience with the use of:
  • Metrotech vLoc3-Pro, Metrotech VM-810, and CST/Berger magnetic locators
  • GPR and GPS equipment
  • Extensive knowledge of standards and processes of utility line construction
• GPR certificate, Utility locator training classes, or NASSCO Certification
• Grade 1 Collections certification (or the ability to obtain certification within one (1) year of employment)

Physical demands

Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all the time and involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, and stooping, jumping, lifting, digging, pushing, and raising objects involving 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office or shop machines or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable hazards (work environment)

• Routine and frequent exposure to:
  • Bright/dim light; dusts and pollen
  • Extreme heat and/or cold; wet or humid conditions
  • Extreme noise levels; animals/wildlife
  • Vibration; fumes and/or noxious odors
  • Traffic; moving machinery
  • Electrical shock; heights
  • Disease/pathogens; toxic/caustic chemicals

Pay

$51,726 – $69,798

This position qualifies for a $6,000 sign-on bonus after successful completion of the probationary period.