Utility Locator

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.

Education:     High School diploma or GED

.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.

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.
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