Utility Line Locator

1 month ago

Cocoa, United States City of Cocoa, FL Full time

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Supervisor II or Assistant Manager, performs heavy work involving skilled labor physically locating water and sewer mains, service lines, valves, and meters. The Utility Line Locator is responsible for performing prescribed work in a safe manner and on schedule. Employee performs general underground utility-related work, restoration work, grounds-keeping, and some building maintenance.  Employee performs laboring tasks requiring the use of hand tools, power tools, testing equipment and construction equipment with frequent use of light to heavy automotive equipment.  Employee is responsible for the upkeep and efficient operation of the tools and/or equipment assigned to the department.  Employee may perform janitorial duties when required.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

* Operates light to medium duty trucks, pipe locators, metal detectors, magnetic locators, electronic locators, ground-penetrating radar (GPR), and GPS locators.
* Maintains records of work (drawing and measurements) for updating record maps.
* Documents date and time of work; prepares reports.
* Assists Crewleader, Supervisor II, and other maintenance personnel with utility preventive and construction maintenance projects.
* The majority of position duties are required to be performed on-site.
* Installs, repairs, and inspects water/sewer mains, valves, service lines, meters, fire hydrants, and related water/wastewater collections infrastructure when not actively performing utility locates.
* May be required to work a standby rotation or during a declared/undeclared emergency.
* Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

 

* Learn the system of transmission and distribution water lines and valves and the methods and procedures required to accurately locate underground utility infrastructure.
* Read maps (print and GIS) and street guides so as to navigate around the City of Cocoa service area.
* Basic arithmetic, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division sufficient to read water meters, compute water volumes and pressures, and to compute distances.
* Take measurements with a measuring tape 50 feet or 100 feet in length.
* The appropriate ways to deal with the public sufficient to present a positive image of the Utilities Department and to successfully communicate with customers from all socio-economic levels.
* Follow safety policies and procedures and applicable agency requirements.
* Read water meters.
* Operate a personal computer and calculator in the performance of assigned duties.
* Drive a small truck, car, or van.
* Speak clearly and concisely in order to communicate effectively in person, mobile phone, and over a two-way radio.
* Follow oral and/or written instructions sufficient to perform assigned work duties.
* Read and understand procedural and training manuals, memos, departmental directives, and street guides of the City of Cocoa and surrounding area.
* Write legible, concise, and accurate reports of work performed during assigned work shift.
* Handle difficult customers and/or situations in a calm manner.
* Skill in various utility maintenance and construction tasks.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED certificate with one (1) year of previous work experience working in utility maintenance or related construction in the use of locating equipment, map and blueprint reading preferred; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Special Qualifications:

For positions requiring the operation of City vehicles, must possess a valid current Florida driver's license, or be able to acquire one within 45 days of hire.

 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is generally medium and may require exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 50 pounds frequently to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: 

 

* Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing or crouching on narrow, or slippery surfaces.
* Climbing: Frequently ascends or descends ladders, stairs, scaffolding, or ramps.
* Crawling: Ability to frequently move on hands and knees or hands and feet.
* Crouching: Ability to frequently bend the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
* Feeling: Ability to perceive attributes of objects by touch.
* Dexterity: Primarily with fingers, as in picking, pinching, or typing.
* Grasping: Applying pressure with the whole hand.
* Handling: Picking, holding, or otherwise working with the whole hand.
* Hearing: Ability to hear and understand at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
* Kneeling: Ability to frequently bend legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
* Lifting: Ability to lift and move objects
* Mental Acuity: Ability to make rational decisions.
* Pulling / Pushing: Ability to occasionally move objects up to 100 pounds.
* Reaching: Ability to frequently extend hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
* Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
* Speaking / Talking: Ability to communicate clearly, accurately and concisely through speech.
* Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
* Stooping: Ability to frequently bend body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
* Visual Acuity: Ability to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading, operating motor vehicles; including color, depth perception, and field vision.
* Walking: Ability to walk long distances to perform tasks and to move from one job site to another.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the ability to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.  Work may be performed in both in and out-of-door environments with exposure to the wind, rain, cold, heat and cramped spaces.

 

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