Line Locator Technician I

Columbus Water Works•Columbus, GA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Line Locator Technician I utilizes knowledge of the CWW system, GIS, GPS, maps, and electronic line location devices to locate and mark underground water and sewer mains and service lines as requested and per established guidelines and regulations. This role manages all locate requests for Fort Benning and is responsible for the upkeep and preventative maintenance of all locate equipment. The technician performs heavy manual labor and operates required mechanical equipment. While working under the supervision of the Ft. Benning Supervisor and Assistant Superintendent, much of the assigned work is performed alone, with no direct supervision. The employee is required to attend all applicable seminars and training given by Columbus Water Works and will perform on-call duties on a rotating schedule. Essential duties include retrieving, managing, executing, and closing out locate tickets, preparing for daily assignments, cleaning and maintaining vehicles and equipment, communicating with management, performing heavy manual labor, potentially performing Confined Space Entry, reading and interpreting utility maps, understanding traffic safety, and interacting with Engineering for GIS records.

Requirements

Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Understanding of the maintenance of a Water Distribution System, including all equipment necessary to perform the maintenance.
Knowledge of the Distribution System and Wastewater Collection System, street and subdivisions, valves and hydrants, and manholes.
Ability to obtain Fort Benning Access.
High school graduate or GED.
A minimum of three years Construction Experience in Collections System or Distribution System and/or line locating experience.
Experience utilizing GPS, GIS Mapping, and electronic line location devises.
Possession of a valid Driver’s License and a clean driving record.
Must obtain CPR, First Aid Standard, and Confined Space Entry Certificates within one year of employment.
Experience reading maps and blueprints.
Knowledge of basic computer systems.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as drawings, maps, safety rules, and MSDS material.
Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, and record keeping.
Ability to communicate with contractors and customers as needed.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to draw and read all graphs and maps.
Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

Retrieves locate tickets from Korterra.
Manages, executes, and closes out all locate requests for Ft. Benning per locate rules and regulations.
Coordinates this work as necessary with Ft. Benning personnel, contractors, and Field Services Management.
Prepare for daily assignments by loading assigned truck with all necessary materials, and supplies.
Cleans and washes vehicles and maintains equipment as needed.
Communicates on a regular basis with Field Services Management to provide updates on work progress and to seek assistance when necessary.
Exhibits ability to perform heavy manual labor.
Exhibits ability to perform Confined Space Entry procedure if necessary, when working with others.
Exhibits ability to read and interpret utility maps and drawings as needed.
Exhibits ability to understand and implement traffic safety procedures.
Interacts with Engineering to insure proper records of locations are recorded within GIS, utilizing GIS and GPS when available and necessary.
Performs other duties as assigned.