Utility Locator/ Meter Tester

DEPARTMENT

Cross Connection - Coweta County Water and SewerageAuthority

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for locating underground water lines, and testing large meters.

MAJOR DUTIES

Receives and processes work orders for linelocates. Locates underground water lines. Marks underground lines with paint and flags. Establishes safe work zones, includingtraffic control devices; flags traffic as needed. Uses meter testing and leak detection equipment in performance of duties. Scheduling meter test with customers and perform tasks in a timely manner. Have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs with an emphasis on. Excel program in making and using spreadsheets to impute reports. Establish safe work zones, all safety steps are to be following and confined space requirements followed. Maintain safe traffic control devices; flags traffic as needed. Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment. Also, responsible for inventory of supplies and equipment. Uses utility maps, as-built civil engineering drawings, G.I.S. information, and various pipe and electronic locating equipment Utilizes stakes, flags, and/or paint to mark the location of underground utilities Prepares various reports, forms, and memos to document work completed, and problems encountered and/or resolved May assist in installing new and/or replacing water meters and backflow prevention devices as needed. Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment. Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment. Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

o Knowledge of Water and Sewerage Authoritystandards and practices. o Knowledge of computers and job-relatedsoftware. o Knowledge of the geography of the county. o Knowledge of equipment maintenance andoperation. o Skill in prioritizing and organizing work. o Skill in the operation of job related heavyequipment. o Skillin mathematical, oral and written communication.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

o Knowledgeand level of competency commonly associated with completion of specializedtraining in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associatedwith a high school education. o Sufficientexperience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties ofthe position, usually associated with the completion of anapprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to twoyears. o Possessionof or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State ofGeorgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. o Mustbe able to lift objects up to 65lbs. 12lbs total for the equipment being usedfor line locator. o Workcooperatively with others. o Work safely withoutpresenting a direct threat to self or others.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person