ENGINEERING LINE LOCATOR

Nampa Public Library•Nampa, ID

3d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates all activities involved in the location of City utilities, including domestic water, pressure irrigation, storm drain, sanitary sewer lines, fiber optic lines, traffic signal loops, and all underground City-owned utilities; performs directly related work as required. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with the City Engineer, other City employees, commercial and residential property owners, builders and contractors, utility companies, and the general public. The principal duties of this class are performed in the field at various City utility sites with exposure to a variety of weather conditions, terrains, traffic, and equipment. This position requires periods during which the employee is on call 24 hours a day, including weekends.

Requirements

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required.
Ability to accurately read maps.
Ability to use GIS with minimal training.
Ability to use appropriate locating equipment and recording equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language.
Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures, and instructions.
Ability to prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations.
Ability to use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions.
Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
Ability and willingness to quickly learn and use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology.
Ability to get required Operator Certificates in a reasonable timeframe if required.
Integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.
Collect technical field data through GIS and/or visual inspection.

Responsibilities

Employee locates underground City utility lines in a timely and accurate manner as requested, including compiling research information for each site and physical site inspections.
Utilizes the City's Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to identify the location of City utilities.
Utilizes the software to track and maintain records of utility locates performed.
Reviews and updates surveys, plans, and documents of public works construction and City infrastructure to ensure the validity of utility locations.
Records utility drawings and requested information for public works construction and City infrastructure.
Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.
May perform inspection of the installation of City utility infrastructure.
May assist in the inspection of Right of Way Permits.
May perform other duties as assigned.