What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Locator position at The City of Coral Gables?
This is semi-skilled work with full responsibility for the protection of City’s owned underground utilities. The incumbent has the responsibility of locating and marking the exact location of all utilities, in a timely manner, including sewer mains, stormwater, streetlights power lines, other conduits to prevent damage during excavations, ensure compliance with requirements of the State of Florida mandates. This position is responsible for protecting all City utilities from being out of service due to damages, injury, as well as preventing the cost of property damage to the utility infrastructure. Extensive public contact with contractors, private utilities, and the general public. Exercises initiative, decision-making, and independent judgment under the general direction of a supervisor.
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.
Uses electronic pipe locator, measuring wheel/measuring tape, engineering scale, marking paint applicator/marking flags, area maps/blueprints and location information equipment.
Operates computer to review, track and respond to the Sunshine State One Call system used for underground locates.
Accurately marks underground utilities using color coded system and reporting status of location within 48-hours.
Field locates all utility lines at proposed construction site/s.
Maintains records of utility locates with time stamped photos and results.
Schedules and conducts field site meetings with contractors, City departments and/or other Public Agencies to assist in clarifying locate information or resolve location conflicts with City owned utilities.
Must be able to read plans, drawings and as-builts to use for field locations.
Maintains locating equipment and supplies.
Assists in the tracking and mapping of newly installed or revised City owned systems (sewer mains, stormwater, streetlights power lines, other conduits).
Assists with utility shutdowns, emergency repairs, and other departmental field operations as needed.
Two (2) years ‘experience in utility locating, construction, or related field is preferred.
Valid Florida Driver’s License
Florida Stormwater Association, Operator Level 1 Certificate or obtain within 120 days.
Operation and Maintenance of Wastewater Collection System Certificate, California State University or obtain within 120 days.
A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum education requirement.