What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Locator Technician I position at Las Vegas Valley Water District?
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Facilities Locator Technician I
Open Date: 01/27/25
Close Date: 02/17/25
Salary: $29.65 per hour
Job Type: Regular
Location: Valley View Campus, 1001 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas
For any questions regarding this announcement, please contact LVVWD Recruitment at recruitment@lvvwd.com.
This position is a flex position. Candidates will be hired in at a level I, with a starting salary of $29.65 hourly. After an 18 to 24-month period, the selected candidate will be evaluated to determine if they meet the criteria to flex to a level II, with a starting salary of $34.33 hourly.Hours of Work: 4/10’s, 5 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., M-Th
The ideal candidate for this position would be detail-oriented; possess the ability to read and understand record drawings; be able to work in a high traffic area; exhibit familiarity with distribution water mains, services, and appurtenances in a public works setting; and have the communications skills necessary to ask for help when necessary. Minimum one year locating experience preferred.
INTRODUCTION: Human Resources will screen applications and supplemental questionnaires for minimum qualifications. Candidates possessing the minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the hiring department for interview. The successful candidate may be required to pass a job-related physical evaluation.
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under general supervision, locates, inspects and evaluates water and other facility lines in order to support District construction projects and services as well as response to the 811 Call Before You Dig program; and performs related duties as assigned.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Materials, practices and methods involved in the waterworks construction industry; materials, equipment and tools used in maintaining water mains, service lines, meters, meter boxes, hydrants and related facilities; construction and District safety requirements and procedures; practices and methods of the District’s water distribution system; materials, equipment, tools, techniques and principles of drafting, surveying, earthwork compaction and construction; applicable federal, state and local construction codes, rules and regulations; and familiarity with the Clark County geographic area. Also working knowledge of the 811 system.
Ability to:
Read, analyze, document, evaluate and make recommendations on water facilities measurement reports, atlas book, engineering drawings, sketches, diagrams, specifications, land plats, maps and other diagrams; inspect residential meter and small diameter meter line installations; accurately measure basic water facilities to check for deviations from standard requirements; use a variety of small hand tools and a two-way radio; communicate effectively both orally and in writing using clear and concise technical language; establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrative staff, engineers, public and private entities and the public.
Training and Experience:
The following are typical ways of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above:
Facilities Locator Technician I – Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent, supplemented by courses in plumbing, pipefitting or mechanics; and two years of experience in a public works construction trade in the installation, maintenance and repair of water mains or service lines, or in construction inspection; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
A Facilities Locator Technician I may be considered for advancement to Facilities Locator Technician II after demonstrating proficiency to perform the full range of duties of the latter class. Proficiency criteria and the process for demonstrating performance at the levels established in the criteria are established jointly by hiring authorities and the Director, Human Resources and are described in a separate document.
Typically, a Facilities Locator Technician I is expected to be capable of meeting the proficiency criteria within an 18-24 month period, depending on an individual’s prior experience and progression in performing the full range of Facilities Locator Technician II duties as described in the established performance criteria.
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
Facilities Locator Technician I and II: A valid Nevada driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District Vehicle Insurance Policy.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to stand; walk; sit; talk or hear by telephone or in-person; use hands to finger, handle or feel; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl; and reach with hands or arms.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
Specific hearing abilities include the ability to hear signal warnings while operating and/or working around moving equipment, and the ability to differentiate operating equipment sounds.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use oral and written communication skills; read documents or instruments; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret data or information; use math and mathematical reasoning; learn and apply new information or skills; perform detailed work under changing deadlines; perform multiple, concurrent tasks with the possibility of interruptions; and interact with customers/citizens, some of which may be dissatisfied and/or abusive.
Salary : $30 - $34
