Utility Locator Jobs

Deliver excellent customer experiences in all interactions with internal and external customers.

Manages the Authority’s participation in the North Carolina One Call system for utilities to include entering tickets, locating tickets, clearing tickets for location.

Reads maps, operates a calculator, computer, and utility locating equipment, and maintains daily work records.

Fulfills locate request within the 72 hours deadline established.

Creates all appropriate documentation and reporting.

Reports any issues with location of utilities immediately to supervisor.

Participates in essential mapping activities for Authority infrastructure.

Locates water and sewer underground infrastructure.

Clears vegetation and other impediments to adequately access infrastructure.

May be required to work outside normal work hours in emergency and on-call situations. In case of disaster, either natural or man-made, as a condition of employment employee will be called upon to serve ONWASA customers. Service to customers during a disaster will result in the assignment of other duties, which will take precedence over duties described in this class description.

Performs related tasks as required

Thorough knowledge of the ONWASA water system and NCDOT road system within Onslow County, some knowledge of utility line construction and construction techniques and utility infrastructure; ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, maps, safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction and procedure manuals; knowledge of computers and the ability to use software associated with mapping and locating; ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively and appropriately before groups of peers, customers or employees of the organization; ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form; ability to read and understand construction plans and documents; ability to read and understand tax records and deeds needed for water and sewer lines easements; ability to effectively and appropriately communicate with property owners, contractors, engineers and NCDOT employees; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with property owners, contractors, engineers, NCDOT employees and associates.