What are the responsibilities and job description for the Underground Facilities Locator position at ONONDAGA COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY?
The work involves responsibility for locating water and/or sewer lines to avoid their disruption by excavation, as well as locating leaks in the water system and assisting with water system maintenance activities. The work includes the utilization of maps and other engineering data to locate and mark lines. The employee must also use electronic, magnetic or computer aided locating devices. The work is performed independently under the general supervision of engineering or maintenance supervisory personnel. An employee in this class does not typically exercise supervision. Certain assignments made to employees in this class will require reasonable access to transportation to meet field work requirements for the ordinary course of business in a timely and efficient manner. Does related work as required. Underground Facilities Locator
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Good knowledge of the accepted practices of underground facilities location.
Good knowledge of the standard tools and equipment used in the location of underground water and sewer lines and other buried utilities.
Good knowledge of underground lines, marks, valves and other buried utilities.
Skill in the use of equipment used to locate underground facilities.
Ability to read and interpret engineering maps.
Ability to maintain written records and compose written reports.
Ability to inspect water and sewer lines to detect damage.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must be high school graduates or holders of high school equivalency diplomas issued by an education department of any of the states of the United States, or holders of comparable diplomas issued by any commonwealth, territory or possession of the United States or by the Canal Zone, or holders of reports from the United States armed forces certifying successful completion of the tests related to general education development, high school level, and either:
A: Two (2) years of work experience, or its part-time equivalent, in the actual location, maintenance, construction or inspection of water systems or water or sewer lines as a main function of the job; or
B: Three (3) years of work experience, or its part time equivalent, in the performance of job duties that included the location, maintenance, construction or inspection of water systems or water or sewer lines.
SPECIAL NECESSARY REQUIREMENT: When required to operate a motor vehicle, possession of a valid New York State NON-CDL or CDL, including any special endorsements, as required for the type of vehicle being operated.
OUR MISSION: To provide safe, reliable and affordable water to residents, businesses and industries in Central New York in a manner protective of water resources and the environment.
OUR VISION: To be an innovative water industry leader for the 21st Century.
OUR SUSTAINABILITY PROMISE THROUGH STEWARDSHIP: Part of the reason that OCWA is able to deliver water so efficiently is that we believe in using our resources responsibly. That is why we continue to build toward a sustainable future through a strong infrastructure and reinvestment program.
- Some water utilities have a goal of reinvesting as little as 2% of their budgeted annual revenues in the renewal and replacement of their infrastructure. By contrast, OCWA in 2021 reinvested 22% back into our assets.
YOUR CONTRIBUTION AS AN EMPLOYEE IS AN IMPORTANT ROLE FOR OUR GREATER OCWA COMMUNITY!
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OCWA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, disability, arrest record, genetic predisposition, marital status, military or veteran status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.