What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Line Locator position at City of Pelham, AL?
JOB
The City of Pelham Water Department is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Utility Line Locator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying and marking underground water, sewer, and other utility lines to prevent damage during excavation and construction projects.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The list is not intended to be all-inclusive nor exclusive, but is intended to provide examples of typical duties performed. Locates and marks underground utilities using a variety of electronic equipment. Maintains inventory of locating and marking supplies, flags, paint, batteries for electronics.Assists in the administration, sorting, filing and follow-up of underground utility locate requests. Resolves questions or conflicts regarding locate requests, marking of lines, responds in a timely manner to re-marking requests and emergency requests for assistance.Troubleshoots issues using locating equipment, maps and technical knowledge.Contacts proper office personnel to assist with updating maps as needed.Makes extensive use of a laptop or tablet to review maps and locations of underground utilities.Attends safety and training meetings on a regular basis.Other Functions: Remains available after hours for emergency locates that are called in.Performs other related duties as required/assigned.Connects water lines to mains.Places barricades, signs, and traffic cones around construction and/or excavation sites to protect operators and the public.Lays, maintains, repairs, connects, tests, and disinfects water mains, valves, hydrants and other appurtenances.Works on-call shifts to assists with emergencies.Assists in cut-offs and reconnect service and work orders.Installs, repairs and replaces fire hydrants.Taps into water mains, installs and repairs service lines and meters; sets and retrieves meters.Excavates trenches and installs shoring. Detects hazardous conditions and corrects before entry.Performs line locates when needed.Assists customers with issues related to water lines or meters. Ensures truck is stocked with parts and supplies, such as, meters, risers, meter boxes, curb stops, tools, safety vests, etc.Operates and repairs equipment such as backhoe, jackhammers, pumps, air compressors, and other equipment used in repair and maintenance of water lines.May operate dump truck (with proper CDL license) Establishes and maintains effective work relationships with others.Other duties as assigned.Competency: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Team Work - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Leadership - Inspires respect and trust; Ethics - Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values; Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions; Professionalism - Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Quality - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); work in high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Physical Demands: 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 the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell.
The City of Pelham Water Department is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Utility Line Locator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying and marking underground water, sewer, and other utility lines to prevent damage during excavation and construction projects.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The list is not intended to be all-inclusive nor exclusive, but is intended to provide examples of typical duties performed. Locates and marks underground utilities using a variety of electronic equipment. Maintains inventory of locating and marking supplies, flags, paint, batteries for electronics.Assists in the administration, sorting, filing and follow-up of underground utility locate requests. Resolves questions or conflicts regarding locate requests, marking of lines, responds in a timely manner to re-marking requests and emergency requests for assistance.Troubleshoots issues using locating equipment, maps and technical knowledge.Contacts proper office personnel to assist with updating maps as needed.Makes extensive use of a laptop or tablet to review maps and locations of underground utilities.Attends safety and training meetings on a regular basis.Other Functions: Remains available after hours for emergency locates that are called in.Performs other related duties as required/assigned.Connects water lines to mains.Places barricades, signs, and traffic cones around construction and/or excavation sites to protect operators and the public.Lays, maintains, repairs, connects, tests, and disinfects water mains, valves, hydrants and other appurtenances.Works on-call shifts to assists with emergencies.Assists in cut-offs and reconnect service and work orders.Installs, repairs and replaces fire hydrants.Taps into water mains, installs and repairs service lines and meters; sets and retrieves meters.Excavates trenches and installs shoring. Detects hazardous conditions and corrects before entry.Performs line locates when needed.Assists customers with issues related to water lines or meters. Ensures truck is stocked with parts and supplies, such as, meters, risers, meter boxes, curb stops, tools, safety vests, etc.Operates and repairs equipment such as backhoe, jackhammers, pumps, air compressors, and other equipment used in repair and maintenance of water lines.May operate dump truck (with proper CDL license) Establishes and maintains effective work relationships with others.Other duties as assigned.Competency: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Team Work - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Leadership - Inspires respect and trust; Ethics - Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values; Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions; Professionalism - Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Quality - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); work in high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Physical Demands: 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 the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell.
