Line Location Technician I-IV

City of Palm Bay; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Holidays

Paid Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

City of Palm Bay is seeking a Line Location Technician I in Palm Bay, FL. Graduation from high school with related utility experience is preferred; a valid Florida Driver’s License is required.

Role involves locating underground utilities, reading maps/blueprints, and using locators. Opportunities include advancement through pay grades with specialized certifications and a comprehensive benefit package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Florida driver's license with good driving record.
• Basic map and blueprint reading and equipment locating experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately identify size, material, location and depth of underground utilities.
• Operate electronic locating equipment and read as-built drawings.
• Excavate and verify mains and appurtenances while following safety protocols.
• Identify telecom and electrical cables in commercial environments.
• Set up and maintain temporary traffic control as required.
• Maintain records and reports of work performed.

Skills

Map reading

Blueprint reading

Locating equipment

Florida Driver's License

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GIS

Engineering drawings

Job description

Minimum Training & Experience

Line Location Technician I - Pay Grade B04 (Hourly Range: $21.09 - $34.80)
Graduation from high school and/or equivalent with previous experience working in utility maintenance or related construction. Basic experience with map reading, blueprint reading and locating equipment preferred. Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License and have and maintain an acceptable driving record.

Minimum Training & Experience
Line Location Technician I - Pay Grade B04 (Hourly Range: $21.09 - $34.80)
Graduation from high school and/or equivalent with previous experience working in utility maintenance or related construction. Basic experience with map reading, blueprint reading and locating equipment preferred. Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License and have and maintain an acceptable driving record.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of FDOT approved Temporary Traffic Control Intermediate Level certification preferred.
Must have basic knowledge of Florida State Statute 556 (Underground Facility Damage Prevention and Safety).
Must have the ability to read and interpret Sunshine 811 locate tickets and IRTH communications.
Line Location Technician II - Pay Grade B05 (Hourly Range: $22.14 - $36.54)
Graduation from high school and/or equivalent plus one (1) year of experience working in utility maintenance or related construction. Must have experience with map reading, blueprint reading, engineering and/or GIS work. Must have one (1) year of specialized training in underground utilities locating. Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License and have and maintain an acceptable driving record.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of FDOT approved Temporary Traffic Control Intermediate Level certification required.
Must have basic knowledge of Florida State Statute 556 (Underground Facility Damage Prevention and Safety).
Must have the ability to read and interpret Sunshine 811 locate tickets and IRTH communications.
Line Location Technician III - Pay Grade B06 (Hourly Range: $23.25 - $38.36)
Graduation from high school and/or equivalent with two (2) years of experience working in utility maintenance or related construction. Must have experience with map reading, blueprint reading, engineering and/or GIS work. Must have two (2) years of specialized training in underground utilities locating. Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License and have and maintain an acceptable driving record.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a “III” Level Certification for Water Distribution or “C” Level Certification for Wastewater Collection, or the ability to obtain either certification within eighteen (18) months of hire date.
Possession of FDOT approved Temporary Traffic Control Intermediate Level certification required.
Possession of OSHA 10 (1910) Certificate required.
Certification in Trenching and Shoring required.
Must have general knowledge of Florida State Statute 556 (Underground Facility Damage Prevention and Safety).
Must have the ability to read and interpret Sunshine 811 locate tickets and IRTH communications.
Line Location Technician IV - Pay Grade B07 (Hourly Range: $24.41 - $40.28)
Graduation from high school and/or equivalent plus three (3) years of experience working in utility maintenance or related construction. Experience with map reading, blueprint reading, engineering and/or GIS work required. Must have three (3) years of specialized training in underground utilities locating. Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License and have and maintain an acceptable driving record.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a “III” Level Certification for Water Distribution or “C” Level Certification for Wastewater Collection is required.
Possession of FDOT approved Temporary Traffic Control Intermediate Level certification required.
Possession of OSHA 10 (1910) Certificate is required.
Possession of OSHA 30 Certificate is required.
Certification in Trenching and Shoring required.
Certification in Confined Space required.
Must have knowledge of Florida State Statute 556 (Underground Facility Damage Prevention and Safety).
Must have the ability to read and interpret Sunshine 811 locate tickets and IRTH communications.

EMERGENCY DECLARATION STATUS
Code 2: Non-essential employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency but may be required to work during an undeclared emergency or in the aftermath of an event associated with a declared emergency. On an incident-by-incident basis, the employee’s Department Head will make the determination when the employee will be required to work.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
Under general supervision, performs skilled technical work by physically locating, but not limited to, water distribution mains, water transmission mains, gravity sewer mains, force mains, reclaimed water mains and all related appurtenances through the use of hand tools, electronic locators, atlas maps and as-built drawings, etc. Employee shall have basic knowledge of city water distribution and wastewater collections systems. Employee is responsible for performing prescribed work in a safe and efficient manner. Employee shall be responsible for the upkeep and efficient operation of all tools and equipment used. Employee shall provide detailed written reports of work performed. Must exercise considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with the Public, other City Departments, Contractors and Utility Companies. Reports to the Utilities Engineering Project Manager.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES

• Accurately verify and identify size, material, location and depth of underground utilities in regards, but not limited to, water and wastewater pipes and fixtures.
• Operate and maintain electronic line locating and other equipment as it relates to job functions.
• Physically excavate utility mains and related appurtenances utilizing hand tools.
• Properly identify telecommunications cabling such as twisted pair, coaxial, fiber optics, trunk and distribution lines in a commercial environment.
• Properly identify low and high voltage power cables in a commercial environment.
• Have basic knowledge of the OSHA occupational hazards, standard safety precautions, safe work methods, and related safety devices associated with locating underground utilities.
• Properly set up and maintain Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) as required for safe operation of job duties.
• Accurately identify exposure to potential physical harm, moving traffic, dangerous machinery, infectious diseases, hazardous chemicals, electrical hazards, wild animals and extreme weather conditions. Work in trenches and around heavy equipment operated by others.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other utility locators, field engineers and contractors.
• Attend pre-construction and engineering inspection meetings as required.
• Interpret and complete work order forms and locate tickets on a digital platform. Prepares records and reports as required.
• Physically remove/replace manhole lids to verify size and condition of manhole and to verify size, type and depth of main/lateral.
• May be required to work weekends and holidays. May be required to respond to after hour calls.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Performs other work as required.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary that are a logical assignment to the position.

This position is covered under the NAGE Blue Collective Bargaining Agreement

Health Insurance: Health care plan options include HDHP, OAPIN and OAP through Cigna.

Dental Insurance: Dental coverage is offered in three plans that include DHMO & PPO High/Low plans.

Vision Insurance: Vision coverage includes an annual eye exam, frames and lenses or contact lenses in lieu of eyeglasses.

Life Insurance: The City of Palm Bay provides each employee with life insurance in the amount of one time their annual base salary at no cost. Additional coverage is available at the employee's cost up to the Guaranteed Issue amount of $250,000.

Dependent/Spouse Life Insurance: The City of Palm Bay provides each employee with dependent/spouse life insurance in the amount of $5,000 per dependent at no cost. Additional coverage is available at the employee's cost.

Short Term Disability: Coverage pays 66 2/3% of employee's annual base salary during a short-term disability period not to exceed 26 weeks.

Long Term Disability: Coverage pays 66 2/3% of employee's salary at time of disability after a 180 consecutive day waiting period.

Defined Contribution Retirement Plan: City contributes a base of 3%. Employees may contribute up to 6% and the City will match the employees contribution.

Holidays: 11 holidays, 1 birthday holiday and 1 anniversary holiday.

Paid Leave: Accrue 96 hours of vacation per year, accrued hours increase after 5 years of service based on years of service. Accrue 96 hours of sick leave per year.

Tuition Reimbursement: Upon completion of the initial probationary period, employees are eligible for tuition and book reimbursement for college level courses for Associate's, Bachelor's and Master's Degrees. (Currently frozen due to budget)

01
Do you possess a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have a valid driver's license and have and maintain an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

03
How many years of experience do you have working in utility maintenance or related construction?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 or more years

04
Briefly explain your experience in utility maintenance or related construction work.
05
Do you have experience with map reading, blueprint reading, engineering and/or GIS work?

• Yes
• No

06
How many years specialized training in underground utilities locating do you have?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 or more years

07
Briefly explain your specialized training in underground utilities locating.
08
Do you possess an approved Temporary Traffic Control Intermediate Level certification?

• Yes
• No

09
Do you have knowledge of Florida State Statute 556 (Underground Facility Damage Prevention and Safety)?

• Yes
• No

10
Do you have the ability to read and interpret Sunshine 811 locate tickets and IRTH communications?

• Yes
• No

11
Select from the list below, any active certifications you possess.

• Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Water Distribution System Operators Class III, II or I License
• Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA) Wastewater Collection System Operator Class III, II or I Certification
• Do not possess any of the above licenses, certifications or course completion but have the ability to obtain within eighteen (18) months of hire
• Do not possess any of the above licenses, certifications or course completion and DO NOT have the ability to obtain within eighteen (18) months of hire

12
Select the certifications you currently possess.

• Possession of OSHA 10 (1910) Certificate
• Possession of OSHA 30 Certificate
• Trenching and Shoring Certification
• Confined Space CertificationNone of the above
• Required Question