UTILITIES LOCATOR

JOB DE SCRIPTION UTILITIES LOCATOR WATERWORKS

Human Resources Department 700 Town Center Drive, Suite 200 Newport News, VA 23606 NEWPORT

NEWS, VA

Phone:

(757) 926-1800 CITY

OF OPPORTUNITY

Fax:

(757) 926-1825 GENERAL

STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for locating and marking water distribution system infrastructure. Reports to a Utility Pipeline Inspection Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Reads and interprets engineering drawings, site and utility maps to identify the location of related pipes, meter boxes, water services or structures that require marking; coordinates with contractors and other utility system locators at excavation sites to assist in locating water assets. Maintains equipment and supplies as needed; disposes of empty paint cans in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency requirements. Ensures the safety of City equipment, private property, and others by following proper safety procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE STANDARD

Employees at all levels are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the community and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the City's Values. Employees are also expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

• Geography
• General knowledge of public utilities location and construction. Basic geography knowledge of the department's service area, an ability to read maps and utilize the global position system units. Equipment Operation
• Knowledge of the proper procedures for operating, inspecting and maintaining assigned equipment. Safety
• Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, and safety regulations related to equipment operation and general construction work.

Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing the operation of equipment .

REQUIRED SKILLS

Computer Skills

• Utilizes a personal computer with word processing, spreadsheet, ArcView and related software to effectively complete a variety of administrative tasks with reasonable speed and accuracy.

Page 1 of 2

Revised:

08/01/2015 Interpersonal Relationships/Customer Service

• Develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships with employees, representatives from other departments and organizations and the public. Judgement/Decision Making
• Uses logic and reasoning to understand, analyze, and evaluate situations and exercise good judgment to make appropriate decisions.

REQUIRED ABILITIES

Communication

• Ability to listen and understand directions, information and ideas presented verbally and in writing. Ability to handle a variety of customer service issues with tact, diplomacy and in a confidential manner . Time Management
• Ability to plan and organize daily work routine.

Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Requires a high school diploma and 1-2 years of utility locating work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

An acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check and a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. This position requires satisfactory results from a pre-employment medical evaluation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work. Some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling. Some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (10

• 20 pounds).

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds, odors, depths, textures, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, temperature and weather extremes, or traffic hazards. Page 2 of 2

Revised:

08/01/2015