Utility Locator - Regional Wastewater Reclamation

Utility Locator

Pima County Wastewater Reclamation (RWRD) is seeking talented individuals to assist the Field Engineering Division as a Public Works Blue Stake Utility Locator. Responsibilities include locating, identifying, reporting, and marking underground utilities owned, operated, or maintained by Pima County to protect them from damage that could be caused by excavation or other construction and maintenance activity. Works under direct supervision and relies on established standard operating procedures and systems to accomplish assigned tasks. If you have the experience, and more importantly, possess the initiative, willingness to learn, and love of working outdoors in providing a valuable public service, then RWRD could be your next employer! RWRD has close to 400 employees, each employee dedicated to our Mission Statement, "To protect the public health, safety, and the environment by providing quality service, environmental stewardship, and renewable resources." Come join our team!

Essential Functions:

• Reviews engineering maps, utility drawings, construction plans, base maps, electrical schematics, and other computerized, micro-fiche, or printed reference material to determine precise locations of County-owned, -operated, or -maintained underground utilities;
• Identifies and marks the physical location and path of underground utilities owned, operated, or maintained by the County within the time constraints provided by state, federal, or other regulatory agencies;
• Attends and participates in pre-construction meetings and conferences with contractors and private citizens to determine requirements for County utility locator services;
• Observes all County, state, and federal safety regulations and requirements while working on public or private roadways;
• Communicates policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements to contractors and the public regarding utility locator services;
• Completes appropriate logs, records, work-orders, and tickets to document utility locator services accomplished, as required by County or other regulatory agencies;
• Conducts internal investigations of damaged, County-owned, operated, or maintained underground utilities and identifies sewer line or manhole discrepancies to the appropriate authorities for correction or repair as required;
• Performs operator-level servicing and maintenance of equipment and vehicles used to locate and mark underground utilities and arranges for further vehicle maintenance when required;
• May train or lead other Utility Locators in the procedures and techniques required to locate, identify, record, and mark underground utilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

One year of work experience reading and interpreting engineering maps, utility drawings, construction plans, or schematics.

OR:

Six months of experience locating and marking underground utilities.

(18 semester hours of college-level course work from an accredited college, technical trade school or university in engineering, surveying, drafting, blueprint reading, construction, or cartography may substitute for the above work experience requirements.)

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application. Preferred Qualifications : (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Minimum one (1) year experience in underground utility construction.
• Experience with/knowledge of standard construction procedures and techniques.
• Experience using a computer.

Selection Procedure: Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates : Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant's suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services' review and approval of the candidate's driving record.

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Employees in this classification are routinely required to work at, near, or in busy automotive traffic patterns. Employees in this classification may encounter wildlife such as reptiles (snakes, lizards, etc.) and insects that may pose safety hazards

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Constantly operates and inspects Blue Stake equipment. Occasionally positions self to use, inspect, clean or repair tools. Constantly observes details at close range. Frequently required to exchange and obtain accurate information. Occasionally moves tools and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Frequently operates a motor vehicle safely and legally, in accordance with applicable state and federal transportation laws. Must have valid driver license and clean driving record.

Working Conditions: Occasionally exposed to loud noise levels. Constantly exposed to light to heavy traffic conditions. Occasionally exposed to heavy vehicular construction equipment. Occasionally exposed to walking long distances on streets and rough terrain.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.