Service Technician - Line Locator
Nexus Water Group is a leading regulated water and wastewater utility serving more than 1.3 million people across 20 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces.
“Nexus” means connection. Through the essential water and wastewater services we deliver, we have a very personal connection to the people, businesses, and communities we serve. This is why our operations are locally led and managed. Every day, over 1,300 professionals deliver vital, safe, and reliable service through over 670 water systems and 360 wastewater systems.
Purpose of the Job
Our South Carolina Water Utilities Team is looking for a Service Technician- Line Locator to work with our field team. The Service Technician- Line Locator is responsible for accurately locating underground facilities including, but not limited to, water and sewer systems. The Utility Locate Technician must be able to drive a company vehicle, work outdoors, and operate independently.
What We Offer
- Paid Time Off: Starting at 3 weeks annually along with paid company holidays.
- Health and Wellness Benefits: On the first day of the month after your start date, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription, and vision benefits to help you stay well.
- 401(k) Program with Matching Contribution: Employer contributions made to the 401(k) plan are vested at 100% and start 30 days after your start.
- Grow With Us: Professional development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance
- Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include company-provided life insurance and Employee Assistance Program just to name a few.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Understand the use of magnetic, radar, and electrical equipment to locate lines.
- Locate underground utilities including water and sewer systems accurately, safely, and efficiently using company-provided equipment in roadways, in easements on private property, and in other locations using required spray paint, flags, and other materials.
- Thoroughly search for underground utilities using all available resources.
- Complete locates within required deadlines.
- Utilizing GPS or surveying equipment to pinpoint coordinates of lines.
- Read and interpret maps, engineering documents, historical records, and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to identify the type, size, and location of underground utilities
- Use a laptop computer in the field to receive, document, and close out excavation notices.
- Communicate with excavators, utility personnel, and others regarding projects and underground facilities.
- Operates and maintains power-generating equipment to provide electricity for the plant.
- Communicate with clients, engineers, and management.
- Other duties as may be assigned.
Competencies
Education
Certifications
Physical Requirements
Work Experience
1-2 years experience in locating underground utilities and operating GIS.
We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state, or local law.
We are an E-Verify participating employer.
Nearest Major Market: Columbia
Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina
