What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water & Sewer Locator I - Planning & Engineering Division position at City of Savannah?
Purpose
This position performs technical duties in the marking and locating of underground utilities. The Water & Sewer Locator I performs technical duties to locate and mark underground water, sewer, stormwater, and other City utilities. This position ensures compliance with the Georgia Utilities Facilities Protection Act / “State Dig Law”, supports safe excavation activities, and collaborates with contractors, developers, and city crews to protect public infrastructure and public safety.
Essential Job Functions
Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent with one (1) year of utility operation experience, including one (1) 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
Knowledge of engineering drawings and facility mapping.
Knowledge and interpretation of GA 811/Underground Protection Center guidelines and Georgia Utilities Facilities Protection Act (DIG LAW).
Knowledge in reading and interpreting professionally designed construction drawings
Knowledge of city infrastructure, design, construction, and operation.
Knowledge of computer applications, with iPhone and tablet applications related to the work.
Knowledge of surveying theories and practices.
Knowledge of underground utility locating theory, including electronic, geospatial, and geotechnical.
Knowledge of computers and other modern office equipment.
Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
Skill in reading and interpreting professionally designed construction drawings
Skill in the operation of computers, IPhones, tablets, and other modern office equipment.
Skill in operating Ground Penetrating Radar and Electro-Magnetic Utility Locating equipment.
Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Minimum Standards
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Water and Sewer Planning & Engineering management assigns work in terms of general instructions. The designated 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
Utilities Facilities Protection Act (DIG LAW) regulations, and city policies. These guidelines often require interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY: The work consists of related technical utilities and locating duties. The volume of work and coordination with other utilities contribute 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 walking, 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.
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Do you have a High School Diploma or GED ?
Do you hold a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history?
Which of the following best describes your experience with utility locate requests and underground damage prevention regulations (e.g., Georgia 811, State Dig Law, or similar "Call Before You Dig" programs)?
This position requires reading construction/as-built drawings, locating underground utilities in the field, and communicating with contractors and City crews. Describe your experience performing these responsibilities and provide an example of how you resolved a utility conflict or prevented damage during excavation activities.
05
Describe your experience locating underground utilities using electronic locating equipment (such as electromagnetic locators or ground-penetrating radar). Include the types of utilities you have located, the equipment you have used, and approximately how long you have performed this work.
This position performs technical duties in the marking and locating of underground utilities. The Water & Sewer Locator I performs technical duties to locate and mark underground water, sewer, stormwater, and other City utilities. This position ensures compliance with the Georgia Utilities Facilities Protection Act / “State Dig Law”, supports safe excavation activities, and collaborates with contractors, developers, and city crews to protect public infrastructure and public safety.
Essential Job Functions
- Locates water, sewer, and stormwater mains, service lines, and facilities using electromagnetic locating units, ground-penetrating radar, and other methods for 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 by geographic working sections of the city and county.
- Contacts contractors to verify and set up meeting times and locations.
- Coordinates duties with Savannah Department of Transportation Traffic staff and Traffic Permits
- Locates utilities in conflict with contractor's excavation plans; operates electromagnetic locator; ground penetrating radar; traces metal pipes without direct contact; excavates small sites with shovel, post-hole diggers, or vacuum extractor; probes utilities with probing rod.
- Locates utilities for City Departments as needed
- Oversees contractors in the excavation of water, sewer, or storm lines.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent with one (1) year of utility operation experience, including one (1) 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
Knowledge of engineering drawings and facility mapping.
Knowledge and interpretation of GA 811/Underground Protection Center guidelines and Georgia Utilities Facilities Protection Act (DIG LAW).
Knowledge in reading and interpreting professionally designed construction drawings
Knowledge of city infrastructure, design, construction, and operation.
Knowledge of computer applications, with iPhone and tablet applications related to the work.
Knowledge of surveying theories and practices.
Knowledge of underground utility locating theory, including electronic, geospatial, and geotechnical.
Knowledge of computers and other modern office equipment.
Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
Skill in reading and interpreting professionally designed construction drawings
Skill in the operation of computers, IPhones, tablets, and other modern office equipment.
Skill in operating Ground Penetrating Radar and Electro-Magnetic Utility Locating equipment.
Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Minimum Standards
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Water and Sewer Planning & Engineering management assigns work in terms of general instructions. The designated 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
Utilities Facilities Protection Act (DIG LAW) regulations, and city policies. These guidelines often require interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY: The work consists of related technical utilities and locating duties. The volume of work and coordination with other utilities contribute 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 walking, 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.
01
Do you have a High School Diploma or GED ?
- Yes
- No
Do you hold a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history?
- Yes
- No
Which of the following best describes your experience with utility locate requests and underground damage prevention regulations (e.g., Georgia 811, State Dig Law, or similar "Call Before You Dig" programs)?
- No experience
- Familiar with the process but have not performed the work
- Performed utility locating under a damage prevention program with limited responsibility
- Regularly processed locate requests and ensured compliance with state damage prevention regulations
- Extensive experience coordinating utility locating and ensuring regulatory compliance
This position requires reading construction/as-built drawings, locating underground utilities in the field, and communicating with contractors and City crews. Describe your experience performing these responsibilities and provide an example of how you resolved a utility conflict or prevented damage during excavation activities.
05
Describe your experience locating underground utilities using electronic locating equipment (such as electromagnetic locators or ground-penetrating radar). Include the types of utilities you have located, the equipment you have used, and approximately how long you have performed this work.
- Required Question