Public Works Engineering Utility Locator

Utility Locating Services

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Position Overview

Salary Range: $22.9775 - $30.7897/hour. Salary reflects Step 1 and Step 7 of a 7-step pay scale. Salary at hiring will be dependent on the applicant's education, experience, and training. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Required Attachments for Application: Resume, Cover Letter. Job Summary: Responsible for performing locating services for City water, stormwater, irrigation, streetlights, signals, and sewer utilities for the Public Works Department. Scope of Responsibility: Incumbents normally have a high degree of understanding of department and/or functional operations and are able to work with considerable initiative and minimal supervision. Incumbents perform work requiring interpretation of data and must make decisions considering overall objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accurately identify and mark underground City utility service lines by referencing utility maps and records for water, stormwater, irrigation, streetlights, signals and sewer systems.
• Collect location coordinates for assets such as storm inlets, irrigation facilities, traffic signals, curb boxes, fire hydrants, and water/sewer valves using GPS equipment and software.
• Update and maintain complete and accurate records.
• Respond to emergency locate requests.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of practices and techniques of operating handheld GPS units, detection equipment, vehicles, and other job-specific tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of and ability to promote department safety considerations, City safety policies, and OSHA standards and guidelines.
• Knowledge of and the ability to read and interpret maps, blueprints, engineered drawings, and aerial imagery to assist in identifying underground assets.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to operate office equipment, various computer software and databases, including Microsoft 365 and GIS, and the ability to learn job-specific applications and equipment.
• Ability to communicate in person and in writing, with the proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse individuals.
• Ability to locate underground assets on roadways, private property, and other locations using required spray paints, flags, and other equipment.
• Ability to maintain current knowledge of issues and new developments related to assigned work areas.
• Ability to learn and interpret departmental and City of Billings practices and procedures, including the Montana Public Works Standards and City Modifications.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to two (2) years of utility locating, GPS experience or another relevant field.
• Must have a valid Montana driver's license with a verified acceptable driving record, or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping technology, or utility construction experience, preferred.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Work is primarily outside in the elements. Work requires the ability to lift up to 75 lbs. Work environment may include occasional exposure or undesirable working conditions (normally a few times a day) with considerable physical activity in short unpredictable occasions, which requires following basic safety precautions. Requires frequent driving to multiple locations. Some requirements in this job description may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and experience required. To perform this job successfully, the worker must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The City retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.

Benefits

The City of Billings offers a complete benefits package to our full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement/pensions, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. The City offers life and long term disability insurance to all full-time employees. Optional plans are available for employees that include health savings account, flexible spending account, and 457 deferred compensation accounts. To learn more details, visit the link below. Benefits-at-a-Glance