Utility Line Locator

City of Westminster • Full-time • Westminster, MD, US • $17 - $21 / hour • 1m ago

Candidates are required to APPLY ONLINE:

https://www.westminstermd.gov/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=105&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Equipment-Operator-I-or-II-Utility-Line--425

The City of Westminster’s Utility Maintenance Department is seeking a skilled and motivated Equipment Operator - Utility Line Locator to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals with at least two years of experience in field utility work, visual inspections, or underground utility locating who are ready to advance their career with a stable and impactful public service organization.

In this role, you will:

Perform visual inspections of predefined construction areas and interpret utility maps and plans to accurately identify the presence of underground utilities.
Use specialized electronic locating equipment to detect and mark utility lines, including sanitary sewer, water lines, fiber, and City-owned electric infrastructure.
Assist with the maintenance and repair of the City’s fiber network, water distribution, and sewer collection systems.
Work closely with a dedicated team to support essential city operations and ensure projects are completed safely and efficiently.

This position is a full-time, 40 hour/week position, with on-call and weekend requests to be expected.

High School diploma or General Equivalency Diploma GED, Two (2) years’ experience in Utility Line Locating, or equivalent combination of education, training, and related experience.

Equipment Operator I -$17.76/hour; must have a valid Class C driver’s license. Ability to obtain a valid Class A restricted CDL driver’s license with tank vehicle and air brake endorsements within six to twelve months on the job.

Equipment Operator II - $21.11/hour; must already have a valid CDL Class A license.

Benefits:

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Long and Short-Term Disability and Life)
Paid Leave including Vacation, Sick, Family Sick, Personal, Personal Birthday, Bereavement and 12 Holidays
Maryland State Pension System, 401(a) Matching Plan and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement and Carroll Community College CDL A Classes
Free Westminster Family Fitness Center and Municipal Pool Memberships

The City of Westminster commits to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees, complying with local, state, and federal laws. The City’s policy is to employ qualified persons without discrimination regarding race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, country of origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, political affiliation, or status in any other group protected by federal/state/local law. False or misleading statements on this form are grounds for termination of the application process or, if discovered after employment, termination of employment.

Pay: $17.77 - $21.11 per hour

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