Utilities Locator

Franklin County is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Utilities Locator to join our team and play a critical role in protecting public safety and infrastructure.  This is a hands-on role where precision, responsibility, and teamwork make a direct impact on the safety of residents and the success of county operations. If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in accuracy, and want to contribute to safeguarding Franklin County’s essential services, we invite you to bring your skills and dedication to our team.

 Performs responsible technical support work and other related activities providing location and marking of water and sewer lines and related appurtenances. An employee in this class locates water and sewer lines for contractors, developers, or other utility companies and marks them to prevent construction damage.  Work also involves coordinating with contractors to minimize unnecessary location work and ensure timely and accurate locations, and maintenance of locations records documentation. Work is usually performed alone and requires independent initiative and the ability to meet deadlines. Work may subject the employee to environmental conditions, extreme temperatures, and construction noise and hazards. Work around raw sewage is subject to the final OSHA standards on blood borne pathogens.  The employee may be required to participate in the standby rotation.  Work is performed under regular supervision and is evaluated based on conferences, review of completed work, and observation of demonstrated skills.

Locates underground utilities including water and sewer lines; marks lines with paint or other markings; monitors electronic emailed NC 811 notifications and responds in a timely manner; prioritizes requests based on anticipated construction schedules; schedules route for efficient and effective use of time; enters completed locations into NC 811. 
Assists with updating town utility maps and data base; identifies location of water valves, hydrants, manholes, storm drains, and other infrastructure appurtenances; checks location against current maps and identifies necessary corrections; notifies GIS staff of inconsistencies so that maps and records are updated.
Coordinates with contractors to minimize the number of locations needed, eliminate duplications and unnecessary locations, and ensure timely and accurate locations; creates effective working relationships with contractors and the Town to enhance coordination and reduce damage to utilities.
Establishes and maintains records to document locations and identify accountability for any damage that occurs; creates work orders and other data files.
Utilizes GIS software, GPS receiver, digital camera, inductive and conductive locators, metal detectors, ground penetrating radar equipment and hand tools.
Participates in general water and sewer line maintenance and repair work including repairing water meters, lines, making irrigation taps, replacing meter and valve boxes and fire hydrants; pumps station maintenance; and related work.

Additional Job Duties
 Performs related duties as required.


Graduation from high school and considerable distribution and/or collection system maintenance and/or construction experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license.
Prefer possession of sewer collection system operator grade I.
Prefer possession of water distribution system operator grade C certification.

Salary : $47,471 - $49,845