Utility Locator - Temporary

City of Loveland, Colorado - Government; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual for a temporary position focusing on utility locating. This role involves working extensively with various utilities, providing essential customer service, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and the chance to work within a supportive community that values integrity and collaboration. Join a team committed to excellence and contribute to the safety and functionality of essential city services. If you are passionate about public service and utility management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Coverage Option

Competitive Benefits Program

Opportunities for Growth and Development

Exceptional Work-Life Balance

Qualifications

• 1 year previous locating experience preferred.
• Ability to organize and maintain a tightly scheduled workday.

Responsibilities

• Perform utility locates on water, wastewater, and stormwater facilities.
• Provide accurate field information to the GIS team.

Skills

Utility Locating

Customer Service

GIS Mapping

Knowledge of Safety Rules

Ability to Read Utility Maps

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Tools

GPS Receiver

Locating Equipment

Job description

Job Summary:

This temporary 10-month position from date of hire performs utility locates on all existing water and wastewater, stormwater, City fiber, electrical and traffic facilities. This position works Monday through Friday-7:00 AM-3:30 PM-40-50 hours per week.

The salary range for this position is $25.39- $35.54 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

This position is temporary 10 month max working 40-50 hours per week with Medical coverage option only.

This opportunity will remain open until filled.

Essential Functions:

• Performs locates of City owned utilities including water, wastewater, stormwater, City fiber, electrical and traffic facilities in an accurate and timely manner, and within required tolerances.
• Reviews incoming Locator Logix platform for locate requests.
• Provides accurate and updated field information, using a GPS Receiver, to the GIS team to update system maps.
• Provides customer service, information, and answers questions for the general public, internal staff and other utility owners.
• Provides utility location information.
• Communicates in a timely manner with contractors regarding status of locate tickets.

Other Job Functions:

• Ensures compliance with project plans, specifications and the department's standards and national safety codes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• 1 year previous locating experience preferred.
• Some experience in municipality setting preferred.

Certifications:

• Valid Driver's License required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the operation of various types of locating equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret utility maps and construction drawings.
• Knowledge of general construction methods.
• Ability to organize and maintain a tightly scheduled workday.
• Ability to interpret digital locate drawings depicting the existing utilities within the proposed digging area.
• Knowledge of safety rules.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Frequent moderate to considerable physical effort that includes working from ladders in awkward positions. Frequent use of light or medium weight objects (e.g., 25-50 lbs) and use of medium weight tools.
• Frequent exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements.
• Occasional exposure to hazards that are predictable or well protected against.

Additional Working Demands / Conditions:

• Work is generally performed outside during all types of weather, with excessive noise from machines, jackhammers, cut-off saws, and other equipment.
• Moderate physical activity required by moving and positioning objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently.
• Work may involve pulling, pushing, bending, stooping, and kneeling on a frequent basis and walking, climbing, and working on uneven and slippery surfaces.
• Work performed is manually/physically demanding under unfavorable weather conditions.
• Ability to judge distances and coordinate the use of tools and equipment and hear tones from locating equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with contractors and engineering staff in the form of written inspection reports and notification letter.
• Ability to be creative, use good judgment, and handle stressful situations.

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Apply today to join more than 800 employees who work to meet the core values of: Accountability & Integrity, Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust, Collaboration, Innovation, Safety, Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness. The City of Loveland is a diverse and welcoming community organization, and our employees enjoy a competitive benefits program, various opportunities for growth and development, and an exceptional work-life balance.

Employment offers will be conditional on the successful completion of a driving record and background check.