Utility Locator Tech

About the role

This position operates and maintains equipment used in the maintenance and repair of the City’s sanitary & combined sewer system. It includes operating vacuum sewer cleaners and excavators, as well as dump trucks, high loaders, skid steer loaders, backhoes, bucket trucks, and snow removal equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains equipment including but not limited to dump truck, backhoe, high loader, bucket truck, vacuum sewer cleaner, jet rod truck, chain saw, and miscellaneous power tools.
• Transports tools and equipment to and from jobs.
• Shovels gravel, dirt, debris, and performs general labor tasks.
• Constructs concrete forms and assists with concrete finish work.
• Hauls dirt, rock and other material.
• Operates jack hammer.
• Sets up barricades.
• Locates utility lines as needed.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Trains new employees on safe and efficient operation of vehicles, machinery, and equipment.
• Locates City-owned facilities in the field using the City’s GIS system, as-built drawings and electronic pipe/cable locating equipment.
• Prepares various reports detailing locating activities.
• Completes all necessary forms, reports, and procedures utilizing Missouri One Call’s ticket management system 'Ticket Check'.
• Advises various division supervisors concerning discrepancies in the City’s utility data (City’s GIS system, as-built drawings, etc.).
• Responds to after-hour emergency locate requests.
• Responds to or facilitates meet requests made by excavators.
• Rotates holidays, evenings, Saturdays and Sundays with Utility Locator Tech for emergency locate calls.
• Inspects Creek Crossing, Elevated Crossings, manholes and other sewer-related structures when not assisting Utility Locator.
• Acts as crew leader as needed.

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement within 90 days of employment.
• Knowledge of proper barricading & traffic control procedures.
• Knowledge of basic markings, symbols, and colors used when locating underground facilities.
• Knowledge of Missouri One Call procedures and policies.
• Knowledge of the City’s utility infrastructure.
• Knowledge of the City’s street name and address system.
• Knowledge of MUTCD Traffic Control standards and procedures.
• Knowledge of confined space entry procedures and regulations.
• Skills in Microsoft Office and knowledge of asset management software.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One to three years of experience in related field.

Skills

• Safe and efficient operation of equipment and machinery used in the construction and maintenance of sewer facilities.
• Carpentry and concrete work.
• General sewer maintenance and repair procedures.
• Proper shoring techniques.
• Proper barricading & traffic control procedures.
• Proper securing of loads on trucks and trailers.
• Accessing utility appurtenances such as electrical vaults, valve boxes, and both waste- and storm- water manholes and structures.
• Basic markings, symbols, and colors used when locating underground facilities.
• Missouri One Call procedures and policies.
• Confined space entry procedures and regulations.
• Microsoft Office and asset management software.

Benefits

No benefits are listed in the job posting.

Pay

The salary for this position is $42,301.00 per year or $20.337019 per hour.

Schedule

No specific schedule is provided in the job posting.