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Utility Locator Job Description:
Under guidance of the GIS Manager, incumbent performs technical duties associated with searching and locating water system leaks, obsolete lines and illegal connections. Locates and marks water, sewer, stormwater and irrigation lines and components in conjunction with the state wide Blue Stakes program. AFSCME positions are offering attractive incentives for those seeking secure and rewarding employment opportunities. A 5% salary boost for fiscal year 2024, followed by an additional guaranteed 4% increase in fiscal year 2025. Join us for secure and rewarding employment opportunities.
Early application submittal is encouraged. The position will remain open until filled and may close anytime without notice.
This position includes a robust benefits package. Learn more about our benefits here:
Salt Lake City Benefits
. TYPICAL DUTIES:
- Uses complex maps, electronic locating equipment and special training to locate water, sewer, stormwater and irrigation lines and components. Locates water leaks, unused lines and illegal connections. Performs department initiated surveys or handles work orders generated by the public, contractors, supervisors, and other utility departments.
- Analyzes problems associated with water leaks in terms of source, location, size, and type of line, materials or tools that may be needed and other logistics to correct or repair. Determines who is responsible for repairs. Advises responsible party of nature of problem, expense and service interruption.
- Locates and marks buried meter boxes, valve boxes, manholes, service shut offs, mains, etc. Operates system valves to shut down supplies or restore service.
- Maintains records of completed work and turns in daily job reports to supervisor. Marks on or attaches to field maps corrections or updates on location of lines or other system components. Turns these corrections/updates in to engineering for GIS input.
- Performs other duties as may be required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent, and two years’ paid work experience performing water system maintenance and repair, map reading and public contact OR two years’ experience as a Utility Locator including map reading, and public contact work.
- Possession of a valid state driver’s license or Utah driving privilege card.
- Working knowledge of use of hand tools and small power tools, and the ability to perform field or laborer duty under varying climatic conditions on emergency basis.
- Ability to complete detailed records and prepare simple daily reports; read and interpret contractor blue prints and maps.
- Knowledge of Blue-Stake laws and regulations.
- Required to be certified in flagging and barricade safety.
- Ability to relate well with co-worker, supervisors, and the general public under varying and often adverse circumstances.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Moderately heavy physical activity. Frequent exposure to uncomfortable or inclement weather. Uncomfortable conditions involved in locating pipes in water, mud, etc. Some exposure to health and occupational hazards, including dangers of wearing geophones which block hearing of external environment, confined space entry and working in construction zones around heavy equipment or in high traffic areas.
- Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.
- Subject to extensive overtime and call out on an emergency basis
CAREER LADDER:
- After successful performance as a Utility Locator, incumbent may be advanced to Senior Utility Locator based upon the supervisor/manager recommendation, review by Human Resources, and Department Director approval.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
POSITION TYPE
Full-Time
POSITION SALARY RANGE
$ 19.78 - $ 26.04
DEPARTMENT
Public Utilities
Full Time/Part Time:
Full time Scheduled Hours:
40
