Utility Locator Tech

Position Title

Utility Locator Technician

Public Works & Transportation

Sewer Maintenance

$42,301.00 per year / $20.33 per hour

Until Filled

Operates equipment used in the maintenance and repair of the City’s sanitary & combined sewer system. Although this position primarily operates the vacuum sewer cleaners and excavator’s, it may also include dump trucks, high loaders, skid steer loaders, backhoes, bucket trucks and snow removal equipment. Makes repairs to gravity sewer mains, gravity sewer manholes, catch basins; installs/replaces ADA ramps in conjunction with catch basin repair, cleans gravity sewer system using vac trucks and jet rodders, inspects sewers and manholes using a CCTV system, and tests sewers for leaks using smoke and/or dye testing tools.

Responds to snow and ice storms and other severe weather events. Some basic data entry for asset management purposes. Assists Utility Locator in performing prompt and accurate locating of City-owned utilities, including Gravity Sewer Mains, Force Mains, and Traffic Signal Loops and associated wiring. Keeps accurate and up-to-date records. Must be abreast of current industry standards, guidelines, procedures and policies.

Limited supervisory responsibilities. No budgetary responsibilities.

Integral to the position of Equipment Operator III is the responsibility for developing subordinates to their fullest potential by exercising appropriate degrees of coaching, training, guiding, evaluating, correcting and, if necessary, disciplining.

• 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.
• Spreads salt and plows snow in winter.
• Cuts weeds and brush around sewer inlets.
• Removes mud and trash from sewer inlets.
• Required to be on call and/or carry a pager and respond to emergencies as needed.
• Hauls dirt, rock and other material.
• Operates jack hammer.
• Sets up barricades.
• Locates utility lines as needed.
  
  Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Train new employees on safe and efficient operation of vehicles, machinery, and equipment.
• Receives locate requests from Missouri One Call.
• 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.

Performs all other related duties as assigned.

City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.

• Skills in the safe and efficient operation of equipment and machinery used in the construction and maintenance of sewer facilities.
• Knowledge of carpentry and concrete work required.
• Knowledge of general sewer maintenance and repair procedures required.
• Knowledge of proper shoring techniques required.
• Ability to give and…