What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Locator position at Decatur Utilities?
Job Description
Job Description
Description
Performs locate services for electric, fiber, gas, water, and wastewater systems in a safe and efficient manner.
Key Responsibilities
A commitment to safety, providing reliable utility services, protecting public health, and providing excellent customer service are the responsibilities of all job positions at Decatur Utilities. We believe that teamwork, open communication, honesty, integrity, fairness, diversity and respect for each other are essential traits to perform all job duties.
- Locates and marks DU facilities, including Electric, Fiber, Gas, Water, and Wastewater system for contractors, sub-contractors, customers, and DU crews as required.
- Installs permanent line markers when appropriate to ensure the safety of facilities and customers.
- Documents locates through the use of web-based data entry, written reports and or photographs as necessary.
- Reads and interprets maps and work order assignments.
- Recommends process changes to improve the accuracy of locates.
- Performs maintenance and repair to locating equipment and assigned vehicles.
- Assists EGWWW operations crews with line locating when needed.
- Assists with Measurement Tech duties.
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