Water Utility Locator & GPS Mapping Specialist

City of Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Columbia is seeking a skilled utility locator to determine exact locations of and mark underground water mains, valves, service lines, meter pits and related infrastructure. You will prevent damage to city utilities by coordinating with owners and supervisors, interpreting drawings, and collecting precise GPS data for GIS updates.

Requirements include 1–3 years in utility location, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience in utility location.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Meets with business owners and/or designated supervisors to organize marking schedules and locate large excavation projects.
• Locates underground water utilities.
• Responds to emergency water utility dig up notifications.
• Reads blueprints or other engineering drawings to assist in locating buried water lines.
• Collects survey grade GPS coordinates for City owned water utility to correct GIS mapping and for added accuracy in future locating.
• Ensures legal compliance for city owned water utility.
• Ensures adherence to all city policies and conformity to common marking practices and standards.
• Documents work performed.
• Performs detailed, accurate, and objective investigations for damages impacting city owned water infrastructure and/or those caused by excavations.
• Performs continuity test of locate wires.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

GPS equipment

Blueprints reading

Microsoft Office

Hand tools

Customer service

Verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Field laptops

GPS devices

Job description

The City of Columbia is seeking a skilled utility locator to determine exact locations of and mark underground water mains, valves, service lines, meter pits and related infrastructure. You will prevent damage to city utilities by coordinating with owners and supervisors, interpreting drawings, and collecting precise GPS data for GIS updates.

Requirements include 1–3 years in utility location, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a valid driver’s license.