Infrastructure Locator I

POSITION: Infrastructure Locator I

REPORTS TO: Infrastructure Locator Field Supervisor

JOB OBJECTIVE: To inform members of the public, contractors, utilities, locators, and other persons or entities who would be involved in planned or emergency excavation regarding underground facility identification. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with on-call requirements.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as an Apprentice Infrastructure Locator or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Maryland’s utility locating legislative laws and all the Easton Utilities utility distribution systems.
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Knowledge of utility and roadway construction and Easton Utilities mapping systems.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Regular on-call duty required. Must reside within a 30-mile radius of Easton with a maximum of 60 minutes between the initial call and arrival on-site.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Must have high school diploma or equivalent and minimum 3 years of related experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Driving, bending, walking long distances, digging, lifting up to 100lbs, climbing steps, and the physical use of all locating equipment. Must follow all safety procedures and wear proper PPE at all times. Must have physical ability to frequently ingress underground manholes and vaults.

CORE VALUES OF EASTON UTILITIES:

• INTEGRITY –Operating with uncompromised values
• COMMITMENT – Unwavering dedication to our customers, our employees, our community, and our environment
• EXCELLENCE- An obvious distinction in all we do

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• ACCOUNTABILITY - Accountable for measurable, high-quality, timely, and cost effective results.
• INITIATIVE - Takes prompt action to accomplish tasks and meet goals and objectives.
• QUANTITY/QUALITY of WORK - Pays close attention to detail. Strives to achieve accuracy and consistency in all tasks.
• CUSTOMER FOCUS – The ability and willingness to find out what the customer wants or needs and to act accordingly. Dedicated to meeting external and internal customer needs.
• SAFETY ORIENTED – Knows and supports Easton Utilities safety programs and policies

JOB RELATED COMPETENCIES:

• RELIABILITY- Regularly completes job-related tasks, finishes assigned projects, and meets deadlines and appointments
• ORAL COMMUNICATION- The ability to express oneself clearly in conversations and interactions with others.
• TIME MANAGEMENT- The ability to effectively manage one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently
• SELF-STARTING ABILITY- The ability to find your own motivation for accomplishing a task, and the degree to which you will maintain this course in the face of adversity

MAJOR JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Identify and locate any underground facility prior to any planned or emergency excavation or demolition activities.
• Identify and mark electric, gas, water and sewer, communications, and storm drains per each location request.
• Coordinate with Locating Team to clear each request from the Miss Utility center to the requestor.
• Update general distribution maps and records using AutoCAD and ESRI sketches and filing updates when complete.
• Assist the Engineering Department staff with any engineering functions as requested
• Regular, reliable attendance is a requirement of this job