Utility Locator
GENERAL PURPOSE
Locate, trace and mark underground utilities including
water, wastewater, reclaim, and storm water lines.
Maintain, monitor, install, and/or repair the City’s
water distribution system, service lines, valves and
fire hydrants; wastewater collection and treatment
systems.
This position is subject to rotating shifts, standby
duty, and call-back duty.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Incumbents are expected to perform with significant
independence. The Utility Locator Classification is
assigned to the Field Operations Division within the
Utilities Department.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Receive technical and functional supervision from
Utilities Supervisor / Manager. Exercise no supervision.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties listed below are intended only
as illustrations of the various types of work that may
be performed. The omission of specific statements of
duties does not exclude them from the position if the
work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this
class.
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Locate underground utilities through the
use of utility maps, as-builts civil engineering
drawings, GIS information, and various pipe and
electronic locating equipment.
·
Marks the location of underground
utilities utilizing stakes, flags, and/or paint.
·
Reviews maps and as-built drawings to
calculate distances and to determine the location of
underground utilities.
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Meets with parties requesting locates,
when required, to coordinate locates with other
utilities to receive or present information regarding
complications or possible conflicts.
·
Maintains a record of all utility
locates. Verifies field information and notifies the
Utilities Engineering Division regarding updates.
·
Investigates and prepares detailed
written documentation on excavation which results in
damage to underground utilities.
·
Assists in shut down or mains for
repairs or connections. Cross-trains and works with
other department staff as assigned.
·
Install, maintain, and repair water and
wastewater system components; troubleshoot and identify
water and wastewater problems; initiate corrective
action.
·
Operate tapping machines, hydraulic/air
and electric power equipment (i.e., pumps, jackhammers,
etc.) compactors, pipe cutting equipment, electronic
pipe locating instruments and hand tools related to the
water and wastewater systems in routine situations.
·
Set up or remove barricades, traffic
cones or similar objects. Communicate orally with
co-workers, customers and the public in face-to-face
one-to-one settings.
·
Observe or monitor to determine
compliance with prescribed operating or safety
standards.
·
Measure distance using a tape measure or
other measuring device.
·
Work safely without presenting a direct
threat to self or others.
·
Use personal computer to receive and
complete work orders, retrieve and interpret utility
mapping.
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Cross-train other staff.
·
Perform related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
High
School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency; one (1) year of
experience locating buried utilities in conformance with
the requirements or the Arizona Blue Stake Law; one (1)
year of experience performing general construction
and/or maintenance and repair work; ability to use a
personal or laptop computer; ability to understand oral
and written communication in the English language.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
A
valid Arizona driver’s license; ability to obtain
certification for Water Distribution Grade I and /or
Wastewater Collection Grade I and / or Water Treatment
Grade I from ADEQ within one year of hire.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Understand and operate a G.P.S surveying
instrument. Understand Civil Engineering design
standards relating to water, wastewater, reclaim water,
and storm drain infrastructure. Perform mathematical
calculations. Certification in Grade 2 or higher from
ADEQ certification. Safely operate a variety of
maintenance equipment with proficiency and efficiency.
Ability to perform a variety of construction and
maintenance tasks for a utility system. Knowledge of
OSHA procedures/trench safety.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The
physical and mental demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by employees to
successfully perform the essential functions of this
class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
Physical Demands
Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally,
and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently,
and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to
move objects. Physical Activity: Position is subject to
bending, twisting, kneeling, stooping, walking,
climbing, and standing.
Mental Demands
Operate personal computer. Perform mathematical
calculations
WORK
ENVIRONMENT
Position is subject to outside environmental conditions:
No effective protection from weather. Position may be
subject to extreme heat or cold for periods of more than
one hour. Position is subject to hazards; Proximity to
moving mechanical parts, electrical current, exposure to
chemicals, etc. Position is subject to atmospheric
conditions: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor
ventilation. Position may be subject to confined space
entry.
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Revised: 06/07