Utility Locator I

• W&L City of Columbia, MO
• 3.8 Columbia, MO Job Details $18.87
• $27.56 an hour 18 hours ago Qualifications Employee relationship building Driver's License Driving Full Job Description The purpose of this job is to perform skilled work in determining the exact locations of and marking underground electric, sewer, fiber utilities and the like to prevent damage to city utilities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job.

Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description Meets with business owners and/or designated supervisors to organize marking schedules and locate large excavation projects, trenchless excavations, and excavations impacting critical electric, sewer, and fiber utilities infrastructure. Locates underground electric, sewer, and fiber utilities. Responds to Missouri One Call requests by driving to sites and locating electric, sewer, and fiber utilities. Responds to emergency electric, sewer, and fiber utilities utility dig up notifications. Reads blueprints or other engineering drawings to assist in locating buried electric, sewer, and fiber utility lines. Collects survey grade GPS coordinates for City owned water utility to correct GIS mapping and for added accuracy in future locating. Ensures adherence to all city policies and conformity to common marking practices and standards. Documents work performed. Performs detailed, accurate, and objective investigations for damages impacting city owned electric, sewer, and fiber infrastructure and/or those caused by excavations. Performs continuity test of locate wires. Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function. Performs other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others. Human Collaboration and Job Impact

• This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies.

Contact may require considering different points of view to reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas. Interactions have a significant impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations. Fiscal Responsibility Position has limited fiscal responsibility. May assist in the collection of data in support of recommendations for departmental budget allocations. May monitor division

• or program/promotional-level budgets and expenditures. Education and Experience
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent.

1 to 3 years of experience in utility locating. Licenses or Certifications Valid driver's license. National Utility Locating Contractors Association (NULCA) Certification within 6 months of hire. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position

Knowledge of:

City infrastructure. Practices, equipment, and techniques related to locating underground utilities. Safety standards and precautions pertaining to equipment operation. Excavation practices, directional boring methods and open trench safety. General office practices and administrative procedures, records management and administration techniques and procedures. Common business software applications such as Microsoft Office.

Skill in:

Developing and maintaining effective working relationships. Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience. Using and maintaining hand and power tools.

Ability to:

Recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems. Handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and maintain effective interpersonal relationships. Maintain detailed and accurate records. Read and interpret blueprints or other engineering drawings. Provide high levels of effective customer service. Utilize GPS equipment to update mapping features. Use software and field laptops. Focus on tasks. Work on-call and respond at all hours of the day/night.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Required to maintain a telephone and permanent residence within 50 road miles of City Hall, 701 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO, within 90 days of hire. Work Environment

• Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job Work Environment Office or similar indoor environment
• Sometimes Outdoor environment
• Frequently/Often Street environment (near moving traffic)
• Frequently/Often Construction site
• Frequently/Often Vehicle
• Frequently/Often Shop environment
• Sometimes Right of way environment
• Frequently/Often Exposures Individuals who are hostile or irate
• Sometimes Individuals with known violent backgrounds
• Sometimes Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Frequently/Often Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
• Frequently/Often Communicable diseases
• Sometimes Moving mechanical parts
• Frequently/Often Fumes or airborne particles
• Sometimes Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances
• Sometimes Loud noises (85+ decibels)
• Frequently/Often The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This position involves occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards, as well as outdoor work. Incumbents may be required to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly, having to move objects. Incumbents are required to feel attributes of objects, grasp, push, stand, walk, drive, reach with hands/arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb/balance, operate mechanical equipment, and move up and down from/to a sitting position on the floor. Hours/Days M-F 7am

• 3:30pm Starting Salary $18.87/hr
• $27.

56/hr.: Commensurate w/training & experience Pay Grade 105 Number of Positions Available 1 Deadline to Apply 09/14/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Notice to Applicants Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.CITY (2489)

TTY:

711 (MO RELAY)

THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MALE / FEMALE

THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING

The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program