HWU Utility Locator/Geospatial Technician

City of Henderson Kentucky; Henderson (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Henderson Kentucky is seeking a Utility Locator/Geospatial Technician for the Henderson Water Utility. This role involves locating water and sewer mains, documenting utility assets using GPS, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, relevant experience working with utility systems, and a valid driver's license. This position requires a strong commitment to safety and the ability to interact effectively with the public.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; supplemented by 6 months experience with utility systems.
• Experience reading maps and locating underground utilities, using GPS equipment.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Locate water utility lines, leaks, valves, manholes, and other components.
• Prepare and maintain documentation; utilize GPS for location documentation.
• Respond to meter calls and leak reports as needed.

Skills

Data Utilization

Human Interaction

GIS Software Proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

GPS Equipment

Microsoft Excel

Job description

YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE WITH YOUR APPLICATION.
HENDERSON WATER UTILITY
CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: UTILITY LOCATOR/GEOSPATIAL TECHNICIAN


PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

The purpose of this classification is to locate water and sewer mains, service lines, and other water utility system components for use by HWU personnel in system construction, operations, maintenance, and repair work. Positions in this class also request locates from other utility companies and obtains water quality samples. Positions in this class also document location of new and existing utility assets using Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

•Locate water utility lines, leaks, valves, manholes, sanitary and storm sewers and other utility system components;
•Provide information to engineering personnel and GIS personnel for use in planning and mapping activities;
•Prepare and maintain appropriate documentation;
•Complete and submit locate forms, manhole inspection forms, and other documents;
•Utilize GPS equipment to locate lines and document locations;
•Maintain records of fuel used during field trips;
•Prepare and submit utility request forms to other utility companies/departments.
•Respond to meter calls and leak reports as needed;
•Obtain water quality samples;
•Submits samples to laboratory personnel at the water plant;
•Ensure personal compliance with all state safety regulations and HWU safety policies;
•Ensure proper housekeeping in department and work areas;
•Conduct and/or attend appropriate safety meetings as required;
•Assist with accident investigations as necessary;
•Assist with the collection of hazard analysis information to be used in eliminating hazards and reducing incident at the Utility;
•Perform routine safety inspections of work areas and report or correct all identified hazards;
•Maintain personal safety equipment appropriately;
•Report all work related accidents, incidents, and near-misses to supervisor and/or safety department;
•Participate in finding solutions to safety or health related hazards;
•Get involved in showing new employees the proper safety procedures;
•Participate in Safety Committee as requested;
•Maintain good public relations;
•Respond to questions;
•Provide information to general public while in the field;
•Work on-call as assigned;
•Operate general office equipment and assigned vehicles as necessary to complete essential functions;
•Stay current with computer systems necessary to perform essential functions;
•Maintain a positive attitude with other HWU employees;
•Maintain good public relations (interact with the public in a courteous manner);
•Maintain availability to respond to emergency call-outs 24 hours a day 7 days a week;
•Respond to emergencies as needed
•Maintains regular and predictable in person attendance during regular business hours of the Henderson Water Utility is required;
•Must undergo and successfully complete drug test and alcohol screening prior to employment and undergo and successfully complete future drug test and/or alcohol screening pursuant to the City’s Drug and Alcohol policy.


ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by 6 months of experience working with a utility system. Six months experience reading maps and locating underground utilities, using GPS equipment, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for the job. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions. Requires proficiency with use of a personal computer equipped with GIS software. Familiarity with Microsoft Excel preferred.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing, and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and depth and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
.This job description does not constitute a contract of employment. Any oral or written statements or promises to the contrary are hereby expressly disavowed and should not be relied upon by any prospective or existing employees. This job description is subject to change by the employer (Henderson Water Utility) at the discretion of the employer, or as the needs of the employer and/or requirements of the job change. Henderson Water Utility explicitly reserves the right to modify any of the provisions of this job description at any time and without notice. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties or essential functions does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.