Engineering Technician I - Dothan Utilities

City of Dothan • Dothan, AL

19h • Onsite

About The Position

This position performs technical duties in the locating and marking of electric, water, sanitary sewer, and communications lines owned by the City of Dothan as well as utility support services. The work consists of varied technical duties. Energized electrical equipment, inclement weather, and heavy traffic contribute to the complexity of the position. The purpose of this position is to locate underground city utilities and provide support services for the utility. Successful performance contributes to the safety of workers and the general public and to the safety of underground utility systems.

Requirements

• Graduation from a standard senior-high school or GED equivalent, as recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), and Five (5) years recent experience in the construction, maintenance, and installation of water, sewer, and/or electric facilities, or Two (2) years recent experience with the City of Dothan in the construction, maintenance, and installation of water, sewer, and/or electric facilities; or Two (2) years recent experience locating water, sewer, and/or electric facilities.
• Accredited through an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for High Education (CHEA).
• Valid operator’s driver license and an acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to report to his/her regular workstation in a maximum of 30 minutes from the time of notification in an emergency and/or standby situation.
• Must be available to be contacted via phone within 30 days of employment/promotion/demotion/transfer, due to call out requirements.
• Subject to various background investigations up to and including a criminal, credit, past employment, and reference checks.
• Required to submit to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with the City of Dothan policy, which includes pre-employment and random tests for the duration of employment in this position.
• Must meet the City of Dothan’s employment physical standards, which include drug/alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of GPS hardware and software operations principles.
• Knowledge of the tools used in the location of underground utilities.
• Knowledge of safety hazards associated with the work.
• Knowledge of PPE required for working in or around energized electric equipment.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures.
• Skill in reading and interpreting maps and drawings to determine the location of underground utilities.
• Skill in the use of computer and other office related equipment.
• Skill in maintaining records and documentation on utility systems.
• Skill in the use of field locating equipment such as pipe horns, metal detectors, utility locators, GPS equipment, and ESRI mapping systems.
• Skill in identifying and safely working around energized electrical equipment.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Locates and marks underground utilities owned by the City of Dothan in accordance with state law; locates and marks electric, water, sewer, communications, and other utilities.
• Locates underground electric facilities utilizing safe practices when working in or around energized equipment.
• Gathers, evaluates, and assembles field data and information to assist with engineering studies, map updates, designs, and reports for a variety of department projects; gathers survey data using various conventional and global positioning system (GPS) tools and equipment.
• Coordinates utility tracking and locating activities with office staff to ensure completion of locating activities and responses according to Alabama 811 laws; maintains and updates related records.
• Acts as liaison between the city, customers, developers, contractors, other city personnel, and representatives of other utility providers.
• Assists in coordinating work and locating schedules with developers, contractors, and other utility providers requesting locates.
• Maintains locate equipment and reports repair or maintenance needs to supervisor.
• Provides support for storm restoration efforts as needed.
• Performs related duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED