Nature of Work
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
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FIRST CONSIDERATION MAY BE GIVEN TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS.
Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.
This posting will be used to fill a full-time, regular, non-exempt position in the Utilities Department but may be utilized to fill other Utility Line Locator vacancies to include full time, part time, and/or contract.
Full-time, regular, non-exempt, union represented position.
This position is graded BC14 or CN14.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Works with contractors and the public regarding locate requests for sub-divisions, new construction, and other construction projects.
- Conducts patrols within City limits and the rural county to oversee the security of the gas, water, and sewer systems; ensures all locating equipment is in proper working order.
- Research as-builts, Arc GIS Map-room Database, maps, and line cards; interviews staff to determine location of lines.
- Operates VAC truck and/or other heavy equipment such as a backhoe/compact excavator to locate LCU lines.
- Maintains accurate records regarding locates; works through Excavation Damage Prevention Dispatcher to contact contractors or homeowners to verify addresses, locations and/or to meet at job sites.
- Responds to emergency locates; ensures all LCU Utility Lines are properly located prior to excavation.
- Inspects and investigates damaged LCU Utility Lines or exposed LCU Utility Lines due to wash outs; determines extent of damage; recommends repair or replacement; performs minor repairs.
- Produces pipeline inspection cards for exposed LCU Utility Lines; maintains records of locates and maps.
- Determines if LCU Utility Lines are live or abandoned through research and when necessary, by requesting a crew to tap a Utility Line.
Minimum Qualifications
Equivalent to a high school diploma PLUS three years of experience in Utility Line locating or working on LCU utility systems. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Valid Class A commercial license is required. Operator Qualified (OQ) within 60 days of employment. Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City policy.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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