Utilities Locator

PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS FOR THE FIRST 10 DAYS

SALARY: $20.29 - $23.42 DOE

The Public Works Utility Locator identifies, marks, and maps underground infrastructure (water, sewer, storm drains, fiber) to prevent damage during excavation. Using electronic equipment, maps, and GIS, they apply paint/flags according to industry standards. This role requires field research, documentation, and coordination with contractors and city departments.

Locate & Mark: Use electromagnetic locating equipment, ground-penetrating radar (GPR), and probes to identify water, sewer, storm, and other utility lines.

Safety Marking: Use industry-standard color-coded paint, flags, and stakes to mark utility locations on the surface.

Documentation: Maintain accurate records of work, update, and submit corrections to GIS/mapping departments regarding field findings.

Research: Analyze civil engineering plans, blueprints, and GIS data.

Communication: Coordinate with contractors, developers, and city crews to explain markings and ensure safe excavation practices.

Emergency Response: Respond to urgent or emergency locates, sometimes outside standard hours.

Other Duties As Assigned

Technical

Skills:

Ability to read/interpret construction blueprints, maps, and as-built drawings. Proficiency in using electromagnetic locating equipment and GPS devices. Basic computer competency and ability to use a tablet and Excel/CSV.

Knowledge: Understanding of safe excavation practices, underground utility damage prevention regulations, and color-coded marking standards (APWA). Understanding of Sunshine 811 procedures.

• Communication:Strong verbal skills to interact with contractors and the public.
• Physical:Must be able to pass a pre-employment Non-DOT Physical and Lift Test Level II Examination

• Adhere to City, State, and Federal safety requirements and regulations
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with supervisors, co-workers, city officials, city employees, and the public
• Read and interpret system maps and diagrams and technical and operational manuals
• Read and interpret meters and testing equipment
• Produce and maintain accurate and legible reports and documents
• Demonstrate integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks
• Use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions

• High School Diploma or GED
• ESRI GIS Certificate of Coursework
• Minimum Two Years Experience in utility locating, construction, or surveying
• Must possess a valid driver’s license

• Tasks involve the intermittent performance of physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, or crouching, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (50-75 pounds).
• Some tasks include working around moving parts, light to moderate weight motor equipment, and materials handling where physical risks are predictable and/or controllable by observance of standard safety precautions.
• Ability to walk long distances on uneven terrain, and frequently enter/exit a vehicle
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• May be required to take on-call duty for after-hours emergencies and services

Hazardous conditions: flames, fire, chemicals, smoke, heat, gases, moving vehicles, falling structures and debris, electricity, poor ventilation, poor lighting and related hazards.

The City offers a wide range of benefits to its employees to include vacation, sick, and holiday time off, health,…