Utility Locator - Regional Wastewater Reclamation

Job Description Summary

Department:
Regional Wastewater Reclamation

Job Classification: 5800 - Utility Locator

Salary Grade: 6

Job Type: Classified

Salary Range: $21.12 - $28.50 per hour

Open Until Filled

This position is a Public Works Blue Stake Utility Locator for the Field Engineering Division. The primary responsibilities are locating, identifying, reporting, and marking underground utilities owned, operated, or maintained by Pima County to protect them from damage caused by excavation or other construction and maintenance activity.

• Reviews engineering maps, utility drawings, construction plans, base maps, electrical schematics, and other reference material to determine precise locations of County‑owned,
  -operated, or
  -maintained underground utilities.
• Identifies and marks the physical location and path of underground utilities owned, operated, or maintained by the County within the time constraints provided by state, federal, or other regulatory agencies.
• Attends and participates in pre‑construction meetings and conferences with contractors and private citizens to determine requirements for County utility locator services.
• Observes all County, state, and federal safety regulations while working on public or private roadways.
• Communicates policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements to contractors and the public regarding utility locator services.
• Completes appropriate logs, records, work‑orders, and tickets to document utility locator services accomplished, as required by County or other regulatory agencies.
• Conducts internal investigations of damaged, County‑owned, operated, or maintained underground utilities and identifies sewer line or manhole discrepancies for correction or repair.
• Performs operator‑level servicing and maintenance of equipment and vehicles used to locate and mark underground utilities and arranges for further vehicle maintenance when required.
• May train or lead other Utility Locators in the procedures and techniques required to locate, identify, record, and mark underground utilities.

• One year of work experience reading and interpreting engineering maps, utility drawings, construction plans, or schematics.
• OR six months of experience locating and marking underground utilities.
• 18 semester hours of college‑level coursework in engineering, surveying, drafting, blueprint reading, construction, or cartography may substitute for the above work experience.

• Minimum one year experience in underground utility construction.
• Experience with or knowledge of standard construction procedures and techniques.
• Experience using a computer.

Valid driver license required at time of application and appointment. 39‑month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review will be conducted. Failure to maintain required licenses and certifications may result in termination.

• Constantly operates and inspects Blue Stake equipment, and operates a motor vehicle safely.
• Occasional movement of tools and equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Exposure to loud noise levels, traffic conditions, construction equipment, and walking long distances on streets and rough terrain.
• May encounter wildlife such as reptiles and insects.

Pre‑employment background checks, including verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. Prior criminal conviction does not automatically disqualify a candidate.

Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.