Utility Locator II

Processes all requests to locate water and sewer lines and locates distribution and collection lines to prevent damage during excavations.

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Retrieves, evaluates, prioritizes, and clears requests to locate water and sewer lines.
• Utilizes precise methodologies to accurately identify and mark the location of water mains.
• Operates sophisticated electronic locating equipment, including GPR (Ground Penetrating Radar), Vivax 810, and metal detectors, to enhance precision in identifying and tracing water lines and associated infrastructure.
• Maintains meticulous records of water line locates, capturing details such as the lines' depth, type, and condition. Provides regular reports detailing the results of water line locating activities.
• Adheres to stringent quality assurance measures to verify the accuracy of water line locates.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory standards and industry guidelines.
• Works collaboratively with various HCWA departments to fulfill in-house locating requirements.
• Engages in effective communication and coordination with various HCWA departments.
• Engages in continuous professional development in order to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of water line locating skills.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of GIS mapping software.

Valid Georgia Driver's License. Flagging Certification, Competent Person Certification, and Confined Space Certification preferred or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months from date of hire.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.