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- Experience
- 3+ yrs
- Salary
- USD 19 – USD 31 / hour
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 4 days ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- High school diploma or GED
- Eligibility
- Candidates with a high school diploma or GED and at least three years of utility services or related experience may apply. Equivalent education, training, and experience can also qualify. A valid Georgia driver’s license is mandatory.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
Overview
This role is responsible for identifying the locations of County-owned water and wastewater utility lines and service connections. It is a nonexempt position within Salary Grade 11.
Compensation
The pay range for this job is $19.52 per hour to $31.43 per hour.
Primary Duties
- Find and mark underground water and wastewater assets, including mains, hydrants, fire lines, manholes, water meters, service connections, valves, and related utilities.
- Review locate tickets and requests, travel to the work site, study maps, determine line depth and length, and record the location of utility lines.
- Photograph site conditions, update maps and digital records, and keep supporting documentation current.
- Examine utility damage caused by excavation work, document the site in detail with photos and drawings, assess liability factors, and prepare reports and related paperwork.
- Report leaks, backups, damaged or missing equipment, and similar field issues; issue warnings and citations tied to water-use violations; keep rights-of-way free of obstructions; and help shut down mains for repairs and new connections.
- Follow safety rules, check that required protective equipment is being used, and help protect workers and the public by setting markers, cones, signs, and traffic control around the site.
- Answer questions and complaints related to utility locates, research issues, work toward solutions, and help prevent excavation until locate work is complete.
- Complete forms, correspondence, work tickets, vehicle maintenance logs, locate reports, and other records.
- Operate and care for job-related tools and equipment such as a vehicle, radar, metal detector, magnetic pipe locator, stakes, flags, and GPS devices.
Additional Information
The listed duties are representative rather than exhaustive. The job may include other related tasks when needed.
Minimum Qualifications
A high school diploma or GED is required, along with at least three years of experience in utility services or a related field. An equivalent mix of education, training, and experience may also be considered if it provides the knowledge and skills needed for the role.
License Requirement
A valid Georgia driver’s license is required and must be kept current.