Engineering Technician/Utility Locator
About The Position
The purpose of this position is to provide field locations in response to utility location requests through the Sunshine 811 Website and coordinate with contractors for utility locates. This class works under close to general supervision according to set procedures but determines how or when to complete tasks.The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary. Manages and updates City records with respect to easement, rights-of-way, water and sewer, as-builts. Maintains filing system and database of data collected in the field on existing utilities. Disseminates engineering information to consultants, developers, contractors, and citizens as appropriate. Provides written or electronic responses to utility location requests through the Sunshine State One-Call of Florida system. Furnishes sewer lateral locations and other records to citizens, engineers, architects, builders, etc. Provides field locations in response to utility location requests through the Sunshine State One-Call of Florida system or other entities. Delineates existing utilities on base plans provided by governmental entities or private consultants. Coordinates with Engineering Inspector, Utility Supervisors and other City staff to identify and document existing utility information. Collects and documents field data on location, depth, material and size of existing utilities. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree in Construction Management or related discipline.
- Three (3) years of experience as a utility locator technician or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
- Knowledge of the materials, practices and methods in construction of water, sanitary sewer and storm drain systems.
- Knowledge of the procedures and requirements of the Sunshine State One-Call of Florida system.
- Skill in prioritizing work assignments.
- Basic computer, AutoCAD, ArcView, and topographic survey skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to take oral and/or written instructions.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
- Ability to use metal detector and magnetic pipeline locating equipment.
- Ability to advise City personnel about work and make sound judgement calls.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees, contractors, and the public.
Responsibilities
- Manages and updates City records with respect to easement, rights-of-way, water and sewer, as-builts.
- Maintains filing system and database of data collected in the field on existing utilities.
- Disseminates engineering information to consultants, developers, contractors, and citizens as appropriate.
- Provides written or electronic responses to utility location requests through the Sunshine State One-Call of Florida system.
- Furnishes sewer lateral locations and other records to citizens, engineers, architects, builders, etc.
- Provides field locations in response to utility location requests through the Sunshine State One-Call of Florida system or other entities.
- Delineates existing utilities on base plans provided by governmental entities or private consultants.
- Coordinates with Engineering Inspector, Utility Supervisors and other City staff to identify and document existing utility information.
- Collects and documents field data on location, depth, material and size of existing utilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
