Line Locator

North Texas Municipal Water District; United States; In loco; USD 36.000 - 54.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) is seeking a Line Locator to determine and convey locations of NTMWD utility lines to third party constituents. You may assist the Registered Surveyor in field surveying activities.

You will work with Engineering on third party requests, supervise contractors on site, read drawings, and document incidents. The role requires a high school diploma, a valid Texas driver’s license, and willingness to work outdoors and overtime in a safety-conscious

Competenze

• Must become proficient in NTMWD Maximo CMMS.
• Ability to use GPS equipment for data collection for NTMWD GIS.
• Ability to read and interpret pipeline, utility and construction drawings.
• Knowledge of Right-of-Way and Easement Drawings.
• Effective communication in person, by phone, or radio.
• Able to work with limited supervision.

Mansioni

• Respond to third party requests for locating NTMWD utility lines.
• Accompany contractors during construction to protect lines.
• Read and evaluate construction drawings.
• Document incidents with NTMWD Damage Report Forms.
• Locate underground NTMWD pipelines.
• Participate in on-call rotation and overtime as needed.
• Other duties as required.

Conoscenze

GPS data collection

Reading drawings

Maximo CMMS

MS Word/Excel

Communication

Field surveying

On-call readiness

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Strumenti

GPS equipment

Maximo

Descrizione del lavoro

North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) provides vital wholesale water, wastewater and solid waste management services to more than two million people who call North Texas their home. Our culture is deeply ingrained in our core values of Integrity, Trust, Respect, Unity, Service, and Teamwork (ITRUST). Our employees will tell you they feel a sense of purpose and have a daily opportunity to make a positive impact on the cities we serve by helping to provide services that their residents and businesses need to thrive. We offer an array of excellent benefits, including comprehensive health and wellness packages, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, and a robust pension plan to help secure our employees’ financial future. If you are looking for a rewarding, long-term career where you can make a meaningful impact on the North Texas region, look no further than NTMWD!

Job Description Summary

The Line Locator is responsible for determining and conveying locations of various NTMWD utility lines to third party constituents. May assist the Registered Surveyor in actual field surveying activities.

Job Responsibilities

• Works directly with Engineering to respond to third party requests for locating utility lines owned by the NTMWD.
• Accompanies contractors during construction activities to ensure protection of NTMWD utility lines.
• Reads and evaluates construction pipeline and utility drawings.
• Completes NTMWD Damage Report Forms documenting incidents where NTMWD utility lines are damaged for administrative processing.
• Locates underground NTMWD pipelines.
• Participates in a rotational 'on call' work status to respond to NTMWD repairs outside of normal business hours and works overtime as needed.
• Additional duties may be assigned as required.

Job Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Requires a valid Texas Driver’s License.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must become proficient in the use of the District Computerized Maintenance Management System (Maximo).
• Must be able utilize GPS equipment to acquire data for the NTMWD GIS program.
• Must demonstrate the ability to read and understand Pipeline, Utility and Construction Drawings.
• Must have the knowledge and ability to read and understand Right-of-Way and Easement Drawings.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in person, by telephone and/or by radio.
• Must be able to effectively work in minimally supervised and/or unsupervised environments.
• Must have knowledge of the NTMWD water transmission and wastewater collection systems and other associated infrastructure.
• Must be able to perform mathematical calculations, scale distances from plans, and measure distances on the ground.
• Must be able to direct contractors, franchise utility and municipal employees.
• Need to have basic knowledge of office computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook.

Environmental and Physical Working Conditions

Driving a District vehicle for business will be required. Employees required to drive as part of their job duties are responsible for maintaining a current, valid, and vehicle - appropriate driver’ s license of their resident state. Work conditions vary from indoor to outdoor activities. Outdoor activities may involve exposure to hot, cold, dusty, dirty, and/or noisy conditions. Activities may require sitting, standing, walking, bending, crawling, climbing, kneeling, balancing, pushing, pulling, carrying, dragging up to 75 pounds of equipment and/or inserting/withdrawing a probing rod into clay soil. Work may vary depending on information requests.

Compensation Range

Compensation Range $26.46 - $39.16 Compensation Grade 25

Thank you for considering a career with us! We value diversity, equal opportunity, and a positive work environment. We are committed to providing a rewarding and fulfilling career with opportunities for growth and development. If you are passionate about making a difference and contributing to a dynamic and growing organization, we want to hear from you.

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) provides vital wholesale water, wastewater, and solid waste management services to more than two million people who call North Texas their home. As a regional provider, we work in conjunction with our Member Cities and Customers to provide affordable, safe, and reliable high-quality essential services. We collaborate with the communities we serve on the design and operation of our systems. This regional partnership has reduced costs, facilitated access to water, wastewater, and solid waste services to communities large and small, and streamlined service delivery. We are committed to operating efficiently and responsibly, surpassing state and federal standards for water quality and environmental protection.