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Job Description
Job Summary
The City of Greenville's Public Works Department is seeking an experienced Utility Locator. This position responds to transmission from NC811 by identifying, locating, and marking the location of City stormwater, fiber optic, and traffic services operations to avoid and/or minimize damage, injury, and interruption of services.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
This is a continuous recruitment and open until filled. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for first consideration.
Examples of Duties- Locates and marks underground facilities (storm drains, fiber optic, and traffic signal communication lines);
- Operates and maintains assigned vehicles and equipment;
- Updates maps of department facilities and applies engineering practices;
- Keeps records of Utility Locating Service (ULS) operations;
- Operates pipe, cable locating devices, and ground penetrating radar (GPR) locator to find untraceable facilities;
- Promotes positive public relations;
- Coordinates with City staff, excavators, and others to meet locating requests;
- Checks department facilities for problems;
- Responds timely to emergency requests;
- Enters and installs inductive clamp inside electric transformers, primary switching pedestals, and secondary pedestals to induce locating signals on underground electric lines;
- Assists in training new ULS personnel;
- Uses a laptop to post responses and document actions to locate requests and make corrections to GIS data;
- Uses a mobile device to upload photos of marked facilities for each locate request;
- As needed, investigates damage to underground facilities to determine the cause of damage and the responsible party;
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:- High school diploma or GED; and
- Five to seven years of locating experience.
Knowledge of:- methods, tools, equipment, and standard practices for locating and marking underground facilities.
- understanding NC811 damage prevention regulations.
- the use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization.
- operate equipment, including automobile, computer equipment, and various software packages.
- red and interpret utility maps.
- work without close supervision and to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- work cooperatively with others.
- work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the outdoor elements.
- work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
- meet the mental and physical demands of the position.
Special Requirements- Must possess and maintain a valid, current North Carolina driver's license that is not revoked, suspended, or subject to limited restoration or conditional operation privileges; must have and maintain an acceptable driving record.
- Utility Line Locator certification is required.
The City of Greenville offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees.
Visit the City of Greenville Human Resources Website for a more in depth summary of our benefits. -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Greenville
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Some places have what it takes to help write the story of your life, to help you create and live your life to the fullest: opportunities, people and experiences that open minds and doors; activities that enrich and entertain. Places so welcoming that you feel you’re in the presence of family and friends, and that everywhere you turn, you find yourself in good company.
As the hub of eastern North Carolina, Greenville is that place.
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Walking through the streets of Greenville, you see it has its share of art galleries, museums and festivals that delight; or, close by, the campus of East Carolina University calls to art and culture lovers with its worldly offering of musical concerts, theatrical and dance productions, travel films and lectures. For students with the fire of the future shining in their eyes, ready to turn their dreams loose, the campus calls to them in another voice.
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True, in some parts of the world, when you say the word “hub” people think “crowded”, “faceless”, “too noisy to hear myself think”. But we’re different.
There are crowds … parades down Evans Street. An annual Halloween street party. Students streaming to classes. Participants at major meeting or conferences. Or onlookers gathered down at the Extreme Park or Five Points Plaza to watch BMX bike pros practicing for an event.
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