Utility Systems Operator
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UTILITY LOCATE TECHNICIAN
Fulton County
PUBLIC WORKS
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, 30303
Salary
$43,622 - $64,070
per year
Type
Full Time
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February 24, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves using special tools and maps to find underground water and sewer pipes before digging starts, helping to prevent damage and ensure safety.
Workers also support repair teams by managing traffic and fixing water systems, often outdoors in various weather.
It's a good fit for someone with hands-on experience in utility work who enjoys physical tasks and learning technical mapping systems.
Key Requirements
- High School diploma or GED required; Associate's degree preferred
- Two years of experience locating underground utilities, working outdoors in all weather, and in confined spaces
- Valid Georgia driver's license
- Proficiency in using electronic locating equipment, blueprints, system maps, GIS, and GPS
- Ability to read and interpret locate tickets and complete related paperwork
- Assistance with traffic control, repairing, and flushing water distribution systems
- Knowledge of county policies, practices, and procedures
Full Job Description
UNCLASSIFIED POSITION IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
THE POSITION IS LOCATED AT 11575 MAXWELL ROAD, ALPHARETTA, GA
Minimum Qualifications:
High School diploma or GED required Associates degree preferred; supplemented by two years experience locating underground utilities, working outdoors in all types of weather conditions and confined spaces; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.
Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.
Examination:The examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience, accomplished by analysis of the application.
Application must document that the applicant possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, education and experience as listed to be rated as qualified.
If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required, at time of employment, for all degrees/course work used to qualify for this position.ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL BEFORE THEY ARE SUBMITTED.
PLEASE REVIEW ALL APPLICATIONS FOR ACCURACY AND MAKE ALL CORRECTIONS BEFORE SUBMITTAL BECAUSE ERRORS CAN RESULT IN NOT MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER ALLOCATIONS ARE RECEIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES.
Requirements
Purpose of Classification:
The purpose of this classification is to perform operational duties related to locating water and sewer mains, services, and appurtenances utilizing electronic locating equipment, blueprints, system maps, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS) data, including assisting work crews in repairing and flushing water distribution systems and controlling traffic.
Utility Locate Technician is distinguished from Utility Locate Coordinator in that the former does not supervise assigned staff but performs operational duties related to locating sites where utility mains, services, and related appurtenances exist; whereas the latter supervises assigned staff and coordinates various utility locating activities.
Essential Functions:
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Utilizes electronic locating equipment, blueprints, system maps, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS) data to locate water and sewer mains, services, and appurtenances.
Assists the Engineering Division with GIS and GPS data acquisition.
Accesses the Utility Protection Center (UPC) to obtain locate tickets as required.
Provides assistance to utility crews in controlling traffic, repairing and flushing water distribution systems, and resolving system locate problems.
Reads and interprets locate tickets to determine the location area for underground utilities.
Completes locate request paperwork as required.
Additional Functions:
Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications
Performance Aptitudes:
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data.
Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, and ratios; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.
Additional Information
It is the policy of Fulton County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, genetics, age, disability or sexual orientation.
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