Utility Locator

Description

Performs locate services for electric, fiber, gas, water, and wastewater systems in a safe and efficient manner.

Key Responsibilities

A commitment to safety, providing reliable utility services, protecting public health, and providing excellent customer service are the responsibilities of all job positions at Decatur Utilities. We believe that teamwork, open communication, honesty, integrity, fairness, diversity and respect for each other are essential traits to perform all job duties.

- Locates and marks DU facilities, including Electric, Fiber, Gas, Water, and Wastewater system for contractors, sub-contractors, customers, and DU crews as required.

- Installs permanent line markers when appropriate to ensure the safety of facilities and customers.

- Documents locates through the use of web-based data entry, written reports and or photographs as necessary.

- Reads and interprets maps and work order assignments.

- Recommends process changes to improve the accuracy of locates.

- Performs maintenance and repair to locating equipment and assigned vehicles.

- Assists EGWWW operations crews with line locating when needed.

- Assists with Measurement Tech duties.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

- High School diploma or GED and minimum

- 1-2 years of utility locating experience preferred

- Previous experience with construction crew locating is applicable.

- Ability to read, interpret and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, drawings, and procedure manuals.

- Ability to prepare routine reports and short correspondence.

- Ability to interact and effectively communicate with supervisors, co-workers, customers, and contractors.

- Requires ability to communicate via radio and cellular phone.

About Decatur Utilities

Decatur Utilities provides electricity, natural gas, water and wastewater services in the greater Decatur, Alabama area to more than 30,000 customers. The more than 190 employees who make up the DU family are dedicated to providing safe, reliable utility services at the lowest possible rate and to meet the needs of our customers.