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Cape Fear Public Utility Authority lists this Utility Locator opportunity in wilmington, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job SummaryIncumbents in this position are responsible for working with NC811 by locating water and sewer utilities for CFPUA and assisting in the repair and maintenance of the water and wastewater system as needed. This position is assigned to pay grade G12.Essential Job FunctionsMarking and locating all CFPUA utilities including water, sewer lines, meters, cleanouts, etc.Utilize and maintain equipment such as GPR (Ground Penetrating Radar) CST (Berger Metal Detector) RD (Radio Detection-cable/pipe locator) for marking utilities.Responds to all emergency tickets daily.Assists construction crews with emergency water and sewer repairs.Works with 811 for location of lines.Responsible for reading and understanding utility plans and as-built drawings pertaining to assignments.Completes locate requests generated in 811 data bases for location of water and sewer lines.Establishes safe work zones, including traffic control devices; flags traffic as needed.Responds to emergency situations.Schedules morning and evening routes.Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment.Assists in the maintenance of equipment and supply inventory.Operates job specific tools and equipment.Completes any paperwork required for the completion of a project.Performs other related job duties as assigned.In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.Education, Experience, and Other RequirementsHigh school diploma or GED.Six (6) months of utility locator work experience or any related work field.Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid State of North Carolina driver's license required.This position will be placed on an On-Call rotation that requires a response within 30 minutes of notification.Other RequirementsOther Essential Job SpecificationsYES - NOUse interpersonal skills such as seeing, hearing, and speaking to develop positive interactions with customers. - XComprehends and uses technical or professional language, either written or spoken, to communicate complex ideas. - XPerforms numerical operations using basic counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing. - XPerforms complex quantitative calculations or reasoning using algebra, geometry, statistics, or abstract symbols. - XRequires travel between CFPUA sites. - XUse or repair small/light equipment (power tools). - XUse or repair medium equipment and machinery (vehicles, commercial mowers). - XUse or repair heavy or complex machinery (HVAC systems, construction equipment, water plants). - XPhysical Requirements None: 0 hours or 0% of scheduled shiftSome: Up to 2 hours or 20% of scheduled shiftFrequent: 2 to 5 hours or 20% to 60% of scheduled shiftVery Frequent: More than 5 hours or 60% to 100% of scheduled shiftNONE - SOME - FREQUENT - VERY FREQUENTMinimal physical exertion. Very light physical work at desk or counter level with intermittent periods of sitting, standing, and walking. May involve data entry, telephone work, or use of various office equipment. - XSame as above with the addition of standing/sitting/walking for lengthy periods of time. May involve light physical exertion due to pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting weights up to 20 pounds. - XPhysical exertion involving pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 20 pounds. May require prolonged standing and/or walking during which time objects are transported. May require occasional bending, squatting, and reaching. - XSustained physical activity throughout the work period. Performs work tasks involving pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting up to 50 pounds. May require bending, squatting, stooping, reaching, climbing, or walking in addition to other physical demands. - XPhysical exertion throughout the work period. Performs work tasks involving pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting varying weights up to 50 pounds, and more than 50 pounds with assistance. May require bending, squatting, stooping, reaching, climbing, or walking in addition to other physical demands. - XBenefitsWe offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. To learn more details, visit our Benefits Page.
Worksite address
wilmington, NC, 28401, US
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