Water & Sewer Locator I - Planning & Engineering

This position performs technical duties in the marking and locating of underground utilities. The Water & Sewer Locator I performs technical duties to locate and mark underground water, sewer, and stormwater utilities. This position ensures compliance with state underground protection regulations, supports safe excavation activities, and collaborates with contractors and developers. and city crews to protect public infrastructure.

• Locates water, sewer, and stormwater mains, service lines, and facilities with both electromagnetic locating units, ground penetrating radar, and other methods of locating underground pipe, conduits, and appurtenances.
• Meets and communicates with contractors and work crews on the job site; Ensures compliance with the State of Georgia Underground Protection Act.
• Verifies that new subdivision and private development underground water, sewer, and storm facilities are readily locatable.
• Reviews. sorts, separates, and stores as-built and construction drawings.
• Separates, categorizes, and prioritizes Georgia 811/ Utilities Protection Center tickets into geographic working sections of the city and county.
• Contact contractors to verify and set up meeting times and locations.
• Locates utilities in conflict with contractor's excavation plans; operates electro-magnetic locator; ground penetrating radar; traces metal pipes without direct contact; excavates small sites with shovel, post-hole diggers, or vacuum extractor; probes utilities with probing rod.
• Oversees contractors in the excavation of water, sewer, or storm lines.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requires a High School Diploma or GED equivalent with one (1) year of utility operation experience, including one (1) year of utility locating experience using a generally accepted electronic locating method; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history. Additional Requirements Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment. Knowledge of engineering drawings and facility mapping. Knowledge and interpretation of GA 811/Underground Protection Center guidelines and Georgia Utilities Facilities Protection Act (DIG LAW). Knowledge of city infrastructure, design, construction, and operation. Knowledge of computer applications, with IPhone and tablet applications related to the work. Knowledge of surveying theories and practices. Knowledge of underground utility locating theory, including electronic, geospatial, and geotechnical. Knowledge of computers and other modern office equipment. Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work. Skill in the operation of computers, IPhones, tablets, and other modern office equipment. Skill in operating Ground Penetrating Radar and Electro-Magnetic Utility Locating equipment. Skill in public and interpersonal relations. Skill in oral and written communication. Minimum Standards

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Water and Sewer Planning & Engineering management assigns work in terms of general instructions. The designated supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include federal clean water regulations, Ga 811/Utilities Protection Center guidelines, Georgia Utilities Facilities Protection Act (DIG LAW) regulations, and city policies. These guidelines often require interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY

The work consists of related technical utilities and locating duties. The volume of work and coordination with other utilities contribute to the complexity of the position, along with compliance with the Georgia Utilities Facilities Protection Act (GUFPA) - State Dig Law.

SCOPE AND EFFECT

The purpose of this position is to perform technical duties in the location of underground utilities. Successful performance in this position safeguards the public and utilities from damage.

PERSONAL CONTACTS

Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city employees, contractors, developers, engineering consultants, State Public Service Commission, GA 811 Staff, and members of the general public.

PURPOSE OF CONTACTS

Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, explain services, provide services, and resolve problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is typically performed while walking, intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, or crouching. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguishes between shades of color.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed outdoors. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, and occasional cold or inclement weather. The work requires the use of protective devices, such as masks, goggles, or gloves.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None.