Water & Sewer Locator I - Water Distribution

Salary : $40,821.00 Annually

Location : Savannah, GA

Job Type : Full-Time Permanent

Job Number : 2502334

Department : Water Resources Department

Division : Water Distribution

Opening Date : 02 / 18 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 9 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Purpose

This position performs technical duties in the marking and locating of underground utilities (City of Savannah Water, Sewer, and Storm infrastructure).

We offer great pay and excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, employee / spouse / child supplemental life insurance, short-term disability, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, a deferred compensation plan (457 B), a pension plan, a flexible spending account, an employee referral program, home purchase assistance, and 12 paid holidays!

Women, Minorities, and Veterans Are Encouraged to Apply!

Essential Job Functions

• Locates water, sewer, and stormwater mains, and service lines and facilities with electromagnetic locating units, ground penetrating radar, and other methods of locating underground pipes, 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.
• Coordinates meetings and locations with contractors
• 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 witha 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.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED equivalent with two (2) years of utility operations and construction experience including one 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.

Additional Information

Minimum Standards

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS : The Water and Sewer Manager assigns work in terms of general instructions. The 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 Underground Facilities Protection Act (DIG LAW) regulations, and city policies. These guidelines often require interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY : The work consists of related technical utilities locating duties. The volume of work and coordination with other utilities contributes 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 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.

CITY OF SAVANNAH EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Overview of Benefits

Paid Holiday

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan

Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions)

Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan

Retirement Seminars

PPO Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Health & Wellness Incentives

Long Term Disability

Excellence and Service Recognition

Employee Development and In-Service Training

Educational Assistance Program

Uniform Allowance (select positions)

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts and Memberships

Employee Relations

Direct Deposit

Credit Union

Pretax Parking Deductions

Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program

Domestic Partnership Benefits

Healthcare

PPO Medical Plus Plan

PPO Medical Basic Plan

Dental Plus Plan

Dental Basic Plan

Vision Service Plan

Life Insurance

Basic Life and ADD

Supplemental Life Employee

Supplemental Life Spouse

Supplemental Life Child

Benefits costs are paid by the City of Savannah, by the employee or shared by both the City and the employee.

Do you have a High School Diploma or GED ?

Do you hold a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history?

Do you have at least two (2) years of utility operations and construction experience including one year of utility locating experience using a generally accepted electronic locating method?

How many years of direct supervisory experience do you have?

Required Question

Salary : $40,821