Utility Locator - Water & Sewer

Anticipated Hiring Range: $24.16 - $30.41 Hourly

Full Salary Range: $24.16 - $35.03 Hourly

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Benefits:
This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here.

Job Summary:

The City of Greeley is seeking a Utility Locator to join the Transmission & Distribution Division within the Water & Sewer Department. This position is responsible for locating, identifying, marking, and documenting underground water and wastewater infrastructure to protect City assets and support safe excavation activities throughout the community.

The Utility Locator serves as a key resource for City staff, contractors, utility companies, and residents by providing accurate utility information, responding to locate requests, maintaining utility records, and supporting excavation, potholing, directional boring, and construction activities. This position utilizes specialized locating equipment, GIS and GPS technologies, and field investigations to verify utility locations and maintain the integrity of the City's underground infrastructure system.

This position reports to the Utility Locator Supervisor.

Experience, Education, and

Skills:

Minimum Requirements:

* Specialized training beyond a high school diploma or equivalent.

* Six (6) months to one (1) year of experience locating, maintaining, inspecting, or supporting underground utility infrastructure.

* Six (6) months to one (1) year of experience utilizing GIS and GPS mapping systems.

* Colorado Water Distribution I Certification required within one (1) year of employment.

* Colorado Wastewater Collections I Certification required within two (2) years of employment.

OR

Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job,

AND

Possession of a valid driver's license.

Preferred:

* Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred, or the ability to obtain within two (2) years of hire.

* Traffic Control and Flagger certified.

* Previous knowledge of City of Greeley Water & Sewer infrastructure.

* Three (3) to six (6) months of experience utilizing locating equipment.

* Six (6) months to one (1) year of previous experience working with fiber locating devices and portable cameras.

* Beginner level knowledge of directional boring.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Knowledge of utility locating practices, damage prevention principles, and underground utility infrastructure.

* Ability to operate locating equipment, GPS units, GIS mapping systems, and related field technology.

* Ability to read and interpret maps, utility records, construction plans, and technical documents.

* Strong communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.

* Ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments, and exercise sound judgment.

* Strong organizational, problem-solving, and documentation skills.

* Knowledge of safe work practices, excavation safety, and traffic control procedures.

* Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn specialized software systems.

* Ability to work effectively with contractors, utility providers, City staff, and the public.

Essential Functions:

* Respond to utility locate requests and…