Locater

Salary : $31,200.00 - $33,280.00 Annually
Location : PWA, OK
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00124
Department: PWA
Division: Water
Opening Date: 06/18/2026
Closing Date: 7/31/2026 11:59 PM Central

Description

General Purpose
Responsible for accurately locating underground water and wastewater utility lines.
Examples of Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assists in locating water and wastewater lines prior to excavation
Responds to complaints regarding water leaks, low water pressure, water quality issues, and / or no water
Responds to complaints regarding wastewater backups. stoppages, and / or overflows
Makes contact with residents and business owners in area where water / wastewater services may be interrupted and provides an explanation as well as an estimated time frame when services may be restored
Assists with maintaining equipment and tools in proper working order, performing routine cleaning and maintenance as directed
Reports equipment and tool defects to supervisor
Performs required labor involved in the construction and maintenance of water and wastewater lines as part of a crew, to include street maintenance, ditch digging, manhole and line cleaning, service, meter and pipe repairs.
Reads water meters as needed.
Cuts, fits, lays, repairs, taps, cleans, and flushes water and sewer mains.
Installs fire hydrants and other appendages.
Services water supply, sewer lift stations, and other related pumps.
Operates a variety of power construction and maintenance equipment used in the water, sewer, and street department.
Mows grass, trims hedges, and cuts weeds as needed.
Picks up trash and litter as needed.
May assist with repairs and installation of street signage as needed.
Removes and replaces water meters.
Peripheral Duties
Serves as a member of various employee committees as needed.
Responds to emergency after hour call outs
Required to be on stand-by
Other duties as assigned
Typical Qualifications

Desired Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

(A)
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
(B)Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Necessary

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

(A)
Some knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in maintenance, construction, and repair activities.
(B)
Skill in operation of some of the listed tools and equipment.
(C)
Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time; ability to work safely; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, and the general public; ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
Supplemental Information

Special Requirements
Valid Oklahoma State Driver's License, or the ability to obtain, prior to date of hire.
Level D Water and Wastewater State Certification, or the ability to obtain as required.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, supplemental insurances, tele health, paid holidays, vacation, pto and sick leave.