Line Locator Technician III

Columbus Water Works through Westaff Staffing Agency; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Water Works is seeking a Locator to locate and mark underground water and sewer mains using GIS, GPS, and electronic locating devices. You will supervise four line locators, coordinate workflows, and assist with training while performing on-call duties and ensuring safety and compliance.

Responsibilities include reviewing plans with contractors, maintaining records, stocking PPE, and supporting the Field Services Supervisor with project execution in a demanding outdoor environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; one year line locating or three years water/wastewater experience preferred.
• Experience with GPS, GIS mapping, and electronic line locating devices preferred.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record; ability to lift up to 50 pounds; outdoor work in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct workflow for locate requests and coordinate with Field Services Supervisor.
• Locate and mark underground water and sewer mains per guidelines; perform heavy manual labor.
• Interact with contractors and customers to complete locate requests and review plans with utilities.
• Maintain locate records, tickets, GPS data, and ensure equipment and supplies are stocked.
• Attend training and stay updated on locate rules; perform on-call duties; assist with coordinating and supervising.

Skills

Reading maps and blueprints

Written reports and record keeping

Contractor/customer communication

Ability to remain calm in stressful 상황

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

GPS

GIS mapping

Electronic line location devices

Korterra Software

Job description

SUMMARY:

Utilizes knowledge of the CWW system, GIS, GPS, maps, and electronic line location devices to locate and mark underground water and sewer mains and service lines as requested and per established guidelines and regulations. Manages and directs workflow for all locate requests. Performs heavy manual labor and operates required mechanical equipment. Exercises responsibility for upkeep and preventative maintenance of all equipment used by Locators. Works under the supervision of the Distribution Supervisor. However, much of the assigned work is performed alone, with no direct supervision. Supervises four Line Locators and is responsible for their training in the operation of all related equipment and proper locating methods. Attends all applicable seminars and training given by Columbus Water Works and reviews locate rules and regulations to stay updated on changes. In addition, all other functions and responsibilities as assigned. Performs on-call duty and required to respond to emergency calls.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include, but are not limited to the following:

Manages and directs workflow for all locate requests and coordinates as necessary with the Field Services Supervisor to complete jobs as required. Retrieves locate tickets from Korterra Software. Insures locate ticket responses are entered correctly in Korterra Software.

Utilizes knowledge of the CWW system, GIS, GPS, maps, and electronic line location devices to locate and mark underground water and sewer mains and service lines as requested and per established guidelines and regulations. Heavy manual labor is sometimes required.

Interacts with contractors and customers as necessary to complete locate requests. Reviews plans for major locate projects with other utilities and contractors. Assists Engineering department with locates for capital projects.

Maintains appropriate records of locate work performed, including ticket totals and GPS downloads. Insures locating supplies and equipment are maintained properly.

Reviews locate rules and regulations to stay updated on changes.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Performs on-call duty.

Assists Field Services Supervisor with coordinating, supervising, purchasing, and other duties when needed.

Checks Water Leaks

Orders, stocks, and issues PPE and other equipment to Team Members.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises four employees who frequently work independently to locate lines. Responsible for their training to include the use of locating equipment and proper locating methods.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to obtain Fort Benning Access required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED is the minimum requirement. One year of line locating experience or three years of water distribution or wastewater collection system experience required. Experience utilizing GPS, GIS mapping, and electronic line location devices preferred. Work experience reading maps and blueprints required. Possession of a valid Driver’s License and a good driving record required. Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds and work outside in all weather conditions required. Supervisory experience is preferred. Basic computer skills preferred. Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid Standard certificates within one year of employment required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as drawings, maps, safety rules, and MSDS material. Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, and record keeping. Ability to communicate with contractors and customers as needed.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to draw and graph.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply commonsense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or equipment; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, and smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, and balance.

The employee frequently lifts and moves objects of 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employee will be regularly exposed to moderate or high noise levels, extreme outside weather conditions, uneven, steep, slippery terrain conditions, dusty conditions, and wet and/or humid conditions.
• Employee will be exposed to moving mechanical parts and heavy equipment operation.
• Employees will be subject to roadway hazards, i.e., traffic.
• Employee will be subject to outside hazards, i.e., poison ivy, bees, spiders, dirt, and animals.
• Employee will be subject to confined areas, i.e., confined spaces, sewer manholes, water vaults, wastewater pits, and/or protected trenches, fumes, gases, and airborne particles.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: 26-83

PAY GRADE: 11