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Utility Locator-Stormwater

Salary

$22.46 Hourly

Location

Asheville, NC

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2025-01635

Department

Public Works

Division

Stormwater Services

Opening Date

07/02/2025

Closing Date

7/17/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

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Summary

About our opportunity:

The City of Asheville is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Utility Locator within the Stormwater Services Division . This position requires skilled and highly-skilled work pertaining to underground locating and marking all types of stormwater infrastructure and fixtures for the Public Works Department. This includes locating but is not limited to stormwater pipes, catch basins, grates, manholes, and more.

This work involves operating a variety of tools and light to medium equipment to locate stormwater lines and associated fixtures. In addition, this work also involves the receipt of information pertaining to line installation, entering data into computerized mapping programs or modifying maps to reflect new lines and other identifying data, and maintaining these computer maps. This position is also responsible for performing preventive maintenance on equipment and for maintaining a variety of records to prepare reports.

What you'll be doing:

+ Properly identify and mark all underground stormwater infrastructures on request. Requests are identified through the North Carolina 811 one call center, internal customers, and external customers.

+ Directs and prepares for regularly used equipment and materials to be used on job sites in a timely manner which maintains contractor or crew efficiency toward completing projects.

+ Directs and participates in maintenance and repair of tools and equipment pertaining to underground utility locating.

+ Directs, organizes, and prioritizes all locate requests. This includes all locate requests from all requesters prioritizing emergency locate requests from other utilities and contractors.

+ Operates motorized equipment within knowledge, skills, and abilities of this classification in the proper marking of stormwater pipes, catch basins, grates, manholes, and associated fixtures.

+ Participates and acts as a utility damage prevention liaison for the Public Works Department. Attending meetings for damage prevention and construction information at least quarterly to help prevent damage to owned underground water utilities. Such work is performed in accordance with established specifications, standards, and deadlines, under the general direction of a Supervisor.

+ Operates as an efficient team member with other locators to create redundant sources for locating and marking underground utilities.

+ Immediately follows up on all damaged utilities to ensure locates are up to date as well as marked correctly to not duplicate contractor or excavator errors.

+ Ensures GIS corrections are turned in to be corrected in a timely manner after notice for change has been discovered.

+ Prepares and maintains records of daily, weekly, and monthly work activities.

+ Confers with stormwater customers, citizens, and private contractors to receive and respond to work requests, inquiries, complaints, etc.; advises subordinates and Supervisor of such concerns as appropriate.

+ Trains and coaches co-workers in such issues such as job safety and locating practices

Benefits:

+ Hiring rate: $ 22.4623

+ 13 paid holidays, plus you will earn paid sick and vacation hours

+ Full access to the City of Asheville's benefit suite including Medical, Dental, and Life insurance options

+ Enrollment in the North Carolina State Pension Plan and NC State 401K with company matching funds

About you:

We know your time is valuable. Applicants who meet the following minimum requirements or have comparable experience and/or education will be considered :

+ High school diploma or GED required

+ At least 1 year of experience in utility services, utility construction, utility maintenance, road construction or similar preferred.

+ Any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for

this job.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

+ Possession of a valid class “A” or "B" commercial driver’s license (CDL) issued by the State of North Carolina is preferred.

+ Must obtain and maintain a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), including appropriate endorsement(s) within 180 days of hire..

+ Must have the ability to obtain OSHA “Competent Person” certification in trenching and shoring within 180 days of hire.

+ Must have the ability to obtain Flagger and Work Zone Safety certification within 1 year of hire

Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.

Persons of all genders and races are encouraged to apply.

Other things to know:

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 pm.

Full salary rate: $22.46 to $33.69

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

+ Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

+ Must be able to perform heavy work exerting up to 50 - 100 pounds of force occasionally, 20 - 50 pounds of force frequently, and 1 - 20 pounds constantly.

+ Must possess the visual acuity to operate motor equipment in a safe manner.

About us: The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched by its diversity. The City of Asheville values and respects a diverse community, workforce and ideas, and is committed to promoting an equitable, fair, and just employment environment. Our organization seeks to create and provide access and opportunities to employees, residents and visitors to fulfill their potential through inclusive engagement practices, relationship building and an authentic sense of belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. The City of Asheville is proud to be a second chance employer. The City of Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

To view our comprehensive benefits package, click here (https://www.ashevillenc.gov/department/human-resources/compensation-and-benefits/) .

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Select your highest level of education:

+ High School/GED

+ Associates Degree

+ Bachelors Degree

+ Masters Degree

+ Doctorate

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How many years of relevant experience do you have in Utility services?

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 - 3 years

+ 3 - 5 years

+ 5 - 10 years

+ 10 or more years

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

+ I do not have a current driving license of any kind.

+ I do possess a current valid driver's license (Standard License)

+ I do possess a current valid Class B CDL driver's license with endorsements

+ I do possess a current valid Class A CDL driver's license with endorsements

+ I do not have a current CDL license, but I can attain one in the next 6 months.

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Employer

City of Asheville

Address

City of Asheville PO Box 7148 Asheville, North Carolina, 28802

Phone

828-259-5690 - Apply Online! - EOE

Website

http://www.ashevillenc.gov/jobs