Utility Locator
Salary
$23.50 - $30.00 Hourly
Location
Delaware, OH
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2601342
Department
Regional Sewer District
Opening Date
09/11/2026
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
AFSCME (RSD)
Objectives
Individual performs technical field work related to locating, identifying, and marking underground sanitary sewer infrastructure throughout Delaware County rights-of-way, easements, and service areas. Ensures compliance with Ohio utility protection laws and safe excavation practices by accurately locating County-owned wastewater collection assets. Maintains utility records, supports infrastructure mapping efforts, and provides information to contractors, developers, property owners, and County personnel regarding underground sewer facilities. Individual reports to the Utility Coordinator.
Job Standards
- High school diploma or GED required, with a minimum of two (2) years of experience in utility locating, underground utilities, or related field work involving wastewater or public infrastructure;
- Must possess a valid driver's license and proof of insurance that complies with the County policy combined with an acceptable driving record.
- Must meet and maintain qualifications for driving on county business as a continued condition of employment.
- All required licenses and certificates must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
Essential Functions
- Receives, reviews, prioritizes, and responds to Ohio 811 utility locate requests in accordance with required response timelines;
- Locates and marks County-owned sanitary sewer infrastructure including gravity sewers, force mains, manholes, laterals, and related appurtenances using paint, flags, stakes, and other approved marking methods;
- Utilizes GIS mapping systems, as-built drawings, engineering plans, utility records, and electronic locating equipment to determine underground facility locations;
- Verifies field conditions by accessing manholes, cleanouts, and other sewer structures to confirm utility alignment, depth, and location;
- Performs measurements and basic calculations to ensure accurate utility markings;
- Communicates with contractors, developers, property owners, and the public regarding utility locations, markings, and utility locate requests;
- Maintains accurate records of locate requests, field activities, sketches, measurements, completed tickets, and discrepancies identified during field investigations;
- Notifies appropriate personnel regarding inaccuracies or needed corrections to infrastructure records;
- Responds to emergency utility locate requests by locating and marking County-owned sewer infrastructure in support of emergency repair operations;
- Operates and performs routine inspection and minor maintenance of locating equipment and tools and reports maintenance or repair needs for assigned equipment and vehicles;
- Follows all County policies, safety procedures, OSHA requirements, traffic control practices, and confined space awareness guidelines;
- Assists in training and mentoring new employees regarding utility locating procedures and equipment operation, as assigned;
- Operates a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties;
- Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance;
- Attends various training sessions, video conferences, and workshops;
- Performs typing, word processing, and related computer operations;
- Works overtime and outside of typical work schedule/business hours as required; and
- Other duties as assigned.
Full job descriptions are available on the Class Specifications page.
Equal Opportunity Employer
M/F/D/V
Delaware County offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including: health care, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), dental care, life insurance, pension, holidays, vacation, sick leave, and deferred compensation plans.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
Employer Delaware, County of (OH)
Department Regional Sewer District Address 1610 State Route 521
Delaware, Ohio, 43015
Phone 740-833-2240
Website https://regionalsewer.co.delaware.oh.us/