Utility Locator Trainee-II

Utility Locator Trainee

: Non-Exempt

Role:

Performs work locating facilities operated by the Authority, mapping water and sewer facilities and lines, and any work as apparent or assigned. This position reports to the Locating Supervisor.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Locates and marks underground utility lines for damage prevention, surveys, and VUPS tickets in compliance with the Miss Utility and the State Corporation Commission (SCC) requirements.

· Codes Miss Utility tickets to report findings.

· Performs research of utility line locations utilizing maps, plans, and records. Prepares and collects field information for the Geographical Information System (GIS) on the various Authority systems.

· Utilizes vacuum excavation equipment as needed to locate and uncover facilities and in assisting other departments.

· May respond to after hour emergency tickets and assistance.

· Perform other duties as assigned by the Locating Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

· High School diploma or GED

· Experience reading design plans and GIS maps

· Experience with locating equipment preferred

· Proficient in Microsoft Office®.

· Possess sufficient skills to efficiently and effectively gather, organize, and manipulate data from various sources.

· Experience with drafting and construction practices preferred.

· Possess strong human relations and communications skills so as to be able to effectively communicate with all parties involved in a project.

· Obtain certification in Underground Utility Locating and Damage Prevention within one year of hire.

· Valid driver's license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Additional Information

· This position has no supervisory responsibility.

· The position typically requires working Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with a thirty-minute lunch break.

· This position may require work after hours and on weekends, and is subject to being on- call during the off-hours as may be needed for emergency locating.

Working Conditions

The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands, physical agility, sensory requirements, and environmental exposures required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

· Employees walks or stands most of the time but may sit for some periods of time.

· This classification involves frequent physical agility requirements such as: climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, repetitive motions and manual dexterity.

· Sensory requirements include standard vision requirements, ability to express ideas and ability to hear information at normal spoken word levels.

Physical Exertion (Pounds)

Up to 10-Frequent

Up to 25-Frequent

Up to 50-Occasional

Up to 100-None

100 or more-None

Environmental Exposures

Work near moving mechanical parts-Frequent

Work in high, precarious places-Seldom

Toxic or caustic chemicals-Occasional

Outdoor weather conditions-Frequent

Extreme Cold, non-weather-None

Extreme Heat, non-weather-None

Noise Level-Loud

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,685.67 - $48,880.18 per year

Benefits:

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Employee discount

- Flexible spending account

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Parental leave

- Professional development assistance

- Referral program

- Retirement plan

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person