Utility Locator

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Respond to locate requests to comply with Mo-One Call program.
• Respond to cave-in service requests.
• Perform dye tests.
• Inspect signage, check valves, and interceptors.
• Respond to sanitary sewer overflow activations.
• Expose structures to be located.
• Replace covers.
• Use River Mapping and Arc/Reader for locating and marking sewers: storm, sanitary, combined and pressure mains.
• Interface with computerized maintenance management and mapping systems.
• Enter data and provides updates and referrals for all computer generated work orders and service requests.
• Provide on-call support to cover nights and weekends on a rotating basis.
• Train personnel in the essential functions noted above.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Enter structures to remove debris from inlets and manholes.
• Remove debris from creeks and ditches.
• Cut grass, weeds, and brush using hand and power mowers, scythes, and axes.
• Load, unload, and clean trucks.
• Cleans District vehicles.
• Perform spill clean-up duties as a part of a clean up team.
• Perform related work as required or as delegated by Supervisors.

Qualifications

Training and Experience:

• Completion of high school or equivalent required.
• 1-2 years of underground utility locating experience is preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the state in which employee resides.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Ability to work outdoors in all kinds of weather.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to use hand tools and operate various types of equipment.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Ability to communicate and maintain effective working relationships with the public and contractors.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

• Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the state in which employee resides.
• Pursuant to MSD's "Substance Abuse Policy and Procedures," this position has been designated as safety sensitive, and candidate must pass a Non-D.O.T. Drug Test for this position. Employees occupying this position are not subject to Federal (D.O.T.) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.
• Employees of MSD must have a meets expectations.

Physical Demands Work Environment

About Us

The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District provides comprehensive wastewater and storm water management services to residents and businesses in both St. Louis City and County. As one of the most recognized employers in the region and a fixture in the downtown area, MSD employs over 900 individuals in a wide-range of roles including skilled crafts and laborers, engineering, information technology, finance, human resources and administration support. We invite you to be part of the team!