Utility Locator ID - 12428

DESCRIPTION
Locates and maintains records of the Consolidated Government-owned water and wastewater utility lines and services. Supports the inspection section in new construction activities, and red-line drawing production. Reports to the Utility Locator Coordinator or other designated person. Works with co-workers, the public, Utility Protection Center (UPC), and management to provide operational support. PERFORMS 24/7 ROTATING ON-CALL DUTIES.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Locates water and wastewater utility lines. Provides services such as mains, fire hydrants, fire lines, manholes, water meters, service connections, valves and other utilities. Receives and responds to work tickets and locate requests. Travels to site, reads maps, locates depth, length of lines, and marks locations of utility lines. Takes photos, updates maps, computer databases and maintains related documentation. Locates fiber optics, water and sewer mains as well as laterals within the city right-of-way.
  • Investigates damage to water and wastewater utility lines due to excavation. Takes photos, makes drawings and provides other detailed documentation of work site. Analyzes information and makes recommendations regarding liability of damage. Prepares and submits related documentation and reports as needed.
  • Performs related duties such as reporting water and waste-water leaks, backups, missing or damaged equipment or other issues. Issues warnings and citations for violations regarding water use, ensures rights of way are clear of signs and obstructions. Assists in shutdown of mains for repairs and connections.
  • Adheres to established safety procedures. Monitors work environment and the use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals. Directs traffic using flags, markers, signs and cones around project/work site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public.
  • Responds to complaints and questions related to utility line locates. Provides information, researches problems, initiates problem resolution and resolves situations involving complex issues. Attends meetings and prevents contractors from digging until utility locations are completed.
  • Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, work tickets, vehicle maintenance reports, locate reports, or other documents.
  • Operates and maintains a motor vehicle, radar, metal detector, magnetic pipe locator, stakes, flags, GPS, and other equipment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: High School diploma or GED {Please note: Upon job offer, you will be required to provide proof of education. Be sure to have the appropriate documents readily available.}

.Experience: One (1) year of utility locating experience in a water/sewer utility operations environment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Familiar with operations of the distribution system
  • Familiar with operations of the collection system
  • Familiar with Augusta-Richmond County and departmental policies and procedures.
  • Proficiency in dealing with the public, UPC and operating two-way radio
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and on-call for a 24/7 utility operation
  • Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey.

Preferred Certifications: N/A.

Licensing: Possession of a valid driver's license with good driving history. If state license is other than Georgia or South Carolina, applicant must obtain a license in Georgia or South Carolina within 30 days of employment. ***This position requires driving a county vehicle.***

Performance Aptitudes:
Data Utilization:
 Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.
Human Interaction: 
Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.
Equipment: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
Verbal: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.
Math: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, and ratios; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.
Physical Abilities: Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and prolonged standing, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (25-50 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, animal/wildlife attacks, animal/human bites, water hazards, disease, pathogenic substances, or rude/irate customers.

Other:

OTHER

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.
Augusta-Richmond County's comprehensive benefit package includes:

Vacation

Holiday

Sick

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Pension

For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, please visit our website below:
01

The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to conclude if you meet the minimum qualifications and requirements for this position. Responses relating to your specific work experience and education MUST clearly reflect the requirements shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. Additional information may not be accepted after your application has been submitted. Do you accept these terms?
  • Yes
  • No

02

Are you a current employee of Augusta Richmond County?
  • Yes
  • No

03

To be eligible to apply for a posted position, a current employee must have performed competently for at least six (6) months in his/her current position. If you are a current employee of Augusta Richmond County, have you been in your current position at least six months?
  • Yes
  • No
  • This question does not apply to me.

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04

If you are a current Augusta Richmond County employee, have you received a written reprimand, disciplinary probation, or suspension in the last twelve (12) months? (Informal warnings excluded)
  • Yes
  • No
  • This question does not apply to me.

05

Which of the following best describes your level of education? {Please note: Upon job offer, you will be required to provide proof of education. Be sure to have the appropriate documents readily available.}
  • No High School Diploma or GED
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Some College
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctorate's Degree

06

Which best describes your level of experience in locating, installing, maintaining, and/or inspecting utility lines?
  • No experience
  • One year of experience
  • Two years of experience
  • Three to four years of experience
  • Five or more years of experience

07

Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record? (If State license is other than Georgia or South Carolina, applicant must obtain a license in Georgia or South Carolina within 30 days of employment.)
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

 

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