Utility Locator

City of Tyler; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Tyler is seeking a qualified locator to protect and mark utilities infrastructure. The role involves locating water and sewer mains, services, hydrants, valves, and manholes, with documentation and photography of each locate.

You will drive light trucks and use laptops/tablets for reporting, and respond to emergency locate requests. The position requires an Associate's degree and TCEQ Class C Water Distribution License (or ability to obtain within one year).

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate's degree and over three years of experience in repair/construction or locating water/sewer mains.
• Must have over seven years of relevant experience to be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Must possess or obtain a TCEQ Class C Water Distribution License within one year; Class B licenses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Locate, identify, and mark utilities infrastructure accurately and safely.
• Search for water/wastewater mains, services, hydrants, valves, and manholes and document locations.
• Respond to emergency locate requests for sewer and water mains.
• Operate light trucks/equipment and document using laptops/tablets.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Reading plat maps

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Operate hand tools

Documentation

GPS usage

Education

Associate's degree

TCEQ Class C Water Distribution License

Tools

GPS with asset management software

Laptops/Tablets

Job description

The purpose of this position is to protect the utilities infrastructure for the City. This is accomplished by locating, identifying, and marking the utilities infrastructure. Other duties include providing supervisory support; completing detailed work orders; and interacting with other City employees and citizens.

Primary Job Functions

• Locates, identifies, and marks utilities infrastructure correctly, safely, and efficiently.
• Thoroughly search for water and wastewater mains, services, hydrants, valves, clean outs, and manholes and accurately marking the location, completing the necessary documentation, and photographing each locate.
• Respond to all emergency requests to locate Sewer and Water mains.
• Drives light trucks and equipment to and from job site.
• Uses laptops, tablets, and other digital devices for documentation.

Other Job Functions

• Assist employees of City in field when needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Must be able to read and interpret construction plans and utility plat maps.
• Must be able to read Plat Books and Mapping of City.
• Must have ability and knowledge to use all types of locators.
• Must have ability to identify types of piping.
• Must know City streets and Water and Sewer Systems.
• Must have ability to use hand tools.
• Must understand computer work-order systems, and Microsoft Office programs.
• Must be able to use GPS with asset management software.
• Must be able to use shovel, pick, and sledgehammer.
• Must be able to safely drive a ½ ton pickup.
• Must be able to communicate using a two-way radio.
• Must be able to frequently bend, stoop, twist, turn, crouch, and kneel.
• Must be able to work in all types of terrain (grass, ditches, wooded areas, gravel, etc.) in and around construction zones and residential, commercial, industrial and rural areas in all types of weather conditions (rain, snow, cold, heat, etc.)
• Must be able to occasionally lift, carry, push and pull 100-lbs.
• Must be able to walk 3 to 5 miles a day if needed carrying equipment.
• Must have good sight and hearing.
• Must be able to work independently and without supervision.
• Must be able to work safely without injury to self and others.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English and communicate with management, customers, and coworkers effectively and respectably.
• Must be able to carry out oral and/or written instructions.
• Must be able to maintain record keeping, City Works and paperwork.
• Must have the ability to work with the public in a respectable, efficient manner.
• Must work over regular hours to complete job.
• Must respond to emergency calls after regular working hours when needed.
• Must comply with all City and departmental policies and procedures and meet attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Must have good attendance.
• Must have reliable transportation and telephone and be close enough to Tyler to respond within 30 minutes of receiving a call.
• Must be able to work in conditions that include extreme cold and heat, temperature changes, humidity, heights, vibration, wetness, dryness, confined spaces, noise 80-dB and over, fumes, mists, gases, dust, caustics, chemicals, allergens, detergents, mechanical hazards, moving objects, and exposure to burns.

Minimum Education, Certification, and Experience Requirements

Must have an Associate's degree. Must have over three (3) years of experience in repair/construction or locating of water or sewer mains. Must have over seven (7) years of relevant experience to be considered in lieu of degree. Must have dependable transportation and telephone. Must have TCEQ Class "C" Water Distribution License or have the ability to obtain within one (1) year. May be called out for emergency locates after hours, weekends, and holidays. Must possess a valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License, with a clear driving record.

A Class "B" Water Distribution License and Type II Wastewater Collection License from TCEQ along with a valid Texas Class "B" CDL are preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employment

It is the policy of the City to recruit, employ and to provide compensation, promotion, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, and other protected veteran. The City affirms that employment decisions shall be made only on the basis of a person's ability to perform the essential functions of the job. This position does require presence in the office to perform the essential functions of the job. The City shall continually review its employment practices and personnel procedures and take positive steps to assure that equality of employment opportunity in the City of Tyler, Texas is a fact as well as an ideal.

The City of Tyler will accept two years of relevant experience in place of each year of college required in the job description. Four years of relevant experience will be considered in place of an Associate's Degree, and eight years of relevant experience will be considered in place of a Bachelor's Degree. Any experience required in the Minimum qualifications is in addition to years of experience substituted for a degree.

Background Screening and Testing

The City of Tyler supports a policy of a drug and alcohol free workplace. All candidates are subject to pre-employment testing, which may include, but is not limited to, Drug and Alcohol Screenings, Work Fitness Evaluation, Criminal Background Check, and Consumer Report/Credit Check.

Minor Employment

No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any regular full-time position. Persons under eighteen (18) years of age may be employed in temporary or regular part-time positions, if they furnish the City with a minor's release (Form 2-2) and are approved by the City Manager.

No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any position requiring the operation of a City motorized vehicle.