Facilities Locator Tech I (FLEX)

Las Vegas Valley Water District

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, locates, inspects and evaluates water and other facility lines in order to support District construction projects and services; and performs related duties as assigned. Facilities Locator Technician I is the entry-level class in this series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform a variety of skilled, journey-level water utility facility location duties. With experience, Facilities Locator Technicians are expected to operate efficiently with only general supervision. Incumbents may advance to Facilities Locator Technician II after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency that meet the qualifications for the higher-class level, and when an authorized, budgeted vacancy exists. Facilities Locator II is a more advanced, journey-level class in the series. Under general supervision, incumbents perform the full range of assigned duties. This class differs from Facilities Locator Technician I in that employees are expected to have an advanced working knowledge of the District’s entire distribution system as well as a firm grasp of District inspection procedures and policies.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent, supplemented by courses in plumbing, pipefitting or mechanics; and two years of experience in a public works construction trade in the installation, maintenance and repair of water mains or service lines, or in construction inspection; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• A valid Nevada driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District Vehicle Insurance Policy.
• Basic understanding of Land Surveying and GIS data collection techniques.
• Technical abilities operating Surveying instruments such as RTK GPS units, Total Stations, data collectors and Windows PC's.
• Ability to learn basic water infrastructure as it pertains to GIS data collection.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to work individually or as a team.
• Social skills to collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to handle social pressure from construction work environment.
• Ability to stand; walk; sit; talk or hear by telephone or in-person; use hands to finger, handle or feel; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl; and reach with hands or arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Specific hearing abilities include the ability to hear signal warnings while operating and/or working around moving equipment, and the ability to differentiate operating equipment sounds.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
• Use oral and written communication skills; read documents or instruments; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret data or information; use math and mathematical reasoning; learn and apply new information or skills; perform detailed work under changing deadlines; perform multiple, concurrent tasks with the possibility of interruptions; and interact with customers/citizens, some of which may be dissatisfied and/or abusive.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced working knowledge of the District’s entire distribution system.
• Firm grasp of District inspection procedures and policies.

Responsibilities

• Researches, locates and marks underground water utility lines using electronic instruments, maps, aperture cards and measuring devices; completes line location reports for review and approval by the supervisor; reviews record drawings pertaining to daily work assignments.
• Assists in survey work to determine elevation of pipe and vault structures; verifies alignment and obtains measurements as pipeline is being installed; exchanges pertinent research data and information with contractors/developers to determine underground water facilities locations.
• Inspects residential meter and small diameter water line installations.
• Prepares daily reports and periodic progress reports on construction and installation work; maintains records and performs file research.
• May assist in field inspections to monitor construction in progress for conformance to specifications, drawings and other District requirements; may document progress with tests, reports and photographs; may operate test equipment to assist in conducting concrete slump and soil compaction tests.
• Confers with District staff, consulting engineers, contractors and developers regarding construction projects and assignments.

What This Job Offers

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