Facilities Locator

Facilities Locator

VISTA IRRIGATION DISTRICT

Vista, CA Job Details Full-time $39.09 - $47.51 an hour 16 hours ago Qualifications Computer operation Mapping using GIS Landscape maintenance Truck driving Maintenance work Mid-level NPDES As-built drawings Dump truck Data entry GIS software Construction Facilities maintenance Safety protocol implementation Full Job Description

HOURLY PAY

$39.09 - $47.51 Hourly

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Facilities Supervisor, performs facilities location, leak detection and continuity tests on District's underground services, mains and appurtenances. As a condition of employment, this position is required to standby and work as an emergency crew (duty) person on a rotating basis covering nights, holidays and weekends. Applies all standard safety practices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Performs and prioritizes a variety of location and leak detection activities on distribution and transmission mains, fire hydrants, fire and meter services, cathodic protection stations and test sites and all other District appurtenances. 2. Operates a computer to input, receive, process and obtain data on all underground locations for utility companies, private contractors and other public agencies. Assists with maintaining DigAlert ticket audits and daily activity logs per the District's retention policy. 3. Reads and interprets District maps, as-built drawings and geographic information system (GIS) web-based mapping. 4. Performs hard physical labor in a variety of construction and maintenance activities, such as installing and repairing water services, mains, valves and performs grounds maintenance at all District facilities. 5. Operates construction equipment such as soil compactors, pneumatic tools, compressors, dump trucks, pickups and crew trucks. 6. Assists with water distribution related tasks such as emergency and scheduled shutdowns, including notifying customers and other affected parties and/or agencies and ensuring District compliance with its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit. Investigates, troubleshoots and reports leaks in the water distribution system. 7. Standby and work as an emergency crew (duty) person on a rotating basis covering nights, holidays and weekends. Emergency crew personnel are required to be able to report to the District's headquarters facility within 45 minutes. Employees on standby may not consume alcoholic beverages or be under the influence of controlled substances, as described in the District's Personnel Policies Manual. 8. Ensures safe work conditions by following District safety guidelines and safety-related directives, including but not limited to, using personal protective equipment as directed, operating District vehicles and equipment in a safe manner, and following District safety policies outlined in the Safe Work Practices manual. 9. Performs related work as assigned.