Utility Locator - Public Works Engineering

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Accurately identify and mark underground City utility service lines by referencing utility maps and records for water, stormwater, irrigation, streetlights, signals and sewer systems.
• Collect location coordinates for assets such as storm inlets, irrigation facilities, traffic signals, curb boxes, fire hydrants, and water/sewer valves using GPS equipment and software.
• Update and maintain complete and accurate records.
• Respond to emergency locate requests.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of practices and techniques of operating handheld GPS units, detection equipment, vehicles, and other job-specific tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of and ability to promote department safety considerations, City safety policies, and OSHA standards and guidelines.
• Knowledge of and the ability to read and interpret maps, blueprints, engineered drawings, and aerial imagery to assist in identifying underground assets.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to operate office equipment, various computer software and databases, including Microsoft 365 and GIS, and the ability to learn job-specific applications and equipment.
• Ability to communicate in person and in writing, with the proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse individuals.
• Ability to locate underground assets on roadways, private property, and other locations using required spray paints, flags, and other equipment.
• Ability to maintain current knowledge of issues and new developments related to assigned work areas.
• Ability to learn and interpret departmental and City of Billings practices and procedures, including the Montana Public Works Standards and City Modifications.

Required Qualifications And Skills

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to two (2) years of utility locating, GPS experience or another relevant field.
• Must have a valid Montana driver's license with a verified acceptable driving record, or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping technology, or utility construction experience, preferred.