P/T Utility Locator

Utility Locating Technician

This is semi-skilled work with full responsibility for the protection of City's owned underground utilities. The incumbent has the responsibility of locating and marking the exact location of all utilities, in a timely manner, including sewer mains, stormwater, streetlights power lines, other conduits to prevent damage during excavations, ensure compliance with requirements of the State of Florida mandates. This position is responsible for protecting all City utilities from being out of service due to damages, injury, as well as preventing the cost of property damage to the utility infrastructure. Extensive public contact with contractors, private utilities, and the general public. Exercises initiative, decision-making, and independent judgment under the general direction of a supervisor.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Uses electronic pipe locator, measuring wheel/measuring tape, engineering scale, marking paint applicator/marking flags, area maps/blueprints and location information equipment. Operates computer to review, track and respond to the Sunshine State One Call system used for underground locates. Accurately marks underground utilities using color coded system and reporting status of location within 48-hours. Field locates all utility lines at proposed construction site/s. Maintains records of utility locates with time stamped photos and results. Schedules and conducts field site meetings with contractors, City departments and/or other Public Agencies to assist in clarifying locate information or resolve location conflicts with City owned utilities. Must be able to read plans, drawings and as-builts to use for field locations. Maintains locating equipment and supplies. Assists in the tracking and mapping of newly installed or revised City owned systems (sewer mains, stormwater, streetlights power lines, other conduits). Assists with utility shutdowns, emergency repairs, and other departmental field operations as needed.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent Two (2) years 'experience in utility locating, construction, or related field is preferred. Valid Florida Driver's License Florida Stormwater Association, Operator Level 1 Certificate or obtain within 120 days. Operation and Maintenance of Wastewater Collection System Certificate, California State University or obtain within 120 days. A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum education requirement.

Benefits

PART-TIME ( 15-24 Hours ):

ANNUAL LEAVE : 4 days per year (1 day is equivalent to 4.80 hours). Leave is accrued but not able to use during first 90 days of employment. SICK LEAVE : 4 days per year. Employees may convert to annual leave 15 hours if more than 2 days have been accrued and unused during the fiscal year. HOLIDAYS : 13 holidays (If scheduled to work, plus 1 floating day). BEREAVEMENT : 3 Days for the death of an immediate family member (Parent, spouse, or child) and 2 days for any other immediate family member. ADMINISTRATIVE SICK LEAVE : Employees who have not used sick leave, leave without pay, or have not lost time due to an on-the-job injury in a 6 month period are entitled to 1 day of administrative leave. CASH PAY OUT OF VACATION : Employees may request payment of accrued/earned annual leave not to exceed 15 hours at the rate of pay in effect at the time of the request, provided such request is made no later than September 30, 2015 (or as amended every fiscal year). MILITARY LEAVE : 30 work days every year with pay and the remainder of the period shall be without pay, unless otherwise provided by City Commission. JURY DUTY : Time off with pay if scheduled to work. PART-TIME ( 25 -29 Hours ) ANNUAL LEAVE : 8 days per year (1 day is equivalent to 5.80 hours). Leave is accrued but not able to use during first 90 days of employment. SICK LEAVE : 8 days per year. Employees may convert to annual leave 30 hours if more than 4 days have been accrued and unused during the fiscal year. HOLIDAYS : 13 holidays (If scheduled to work, plus 1 floating day). BEREAVEMENT : 3 Days for the death of an immediate family member (Parent, spouse, or child) and 2 days for any other immediate family member. ADMINISTRATIVE SICK LEAVE : Employees who have not used sick leave, leave without pay, or have not lost time due to an on-the-job injury in a 6 month period are entitled to 1 day of administrative leave. CASH PAY OUT OF VACATION : Employees may request payment of accrued/earned annual leave not to exceed 30 hours at the rate of pay in effect at the time of the request, provided such request is made no later than September 30, 2015 (or as amended every fiscal year). MILITARY LEAVE : 30 work days every year with pay and the remainder of the period shall be without pay, unless otherwise provided by City Commission. JURY DUTY : Time off with pay if scheduled to work.