Underground Utilities Locator Trainee/I/II

City of Panama City Beach • Pcb, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for locating underground utility lines and other system components. An incumbent in this position may be designated “Underground Utilities Locator II” or Underground Utilities Locator Trainee.” The work consists of related utility location duties. Inclement weather and field conditions contribute to the complexity of the position. The purpose of this position is to locate underground utility lines. Successful performance results in the protection of underground lines and contributes to the efficiency and effective of a variety of construction and maintenance projects.

Requirements

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Florida for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Trainee – Must have a standard high school diploma/GED; or vocational school; must begin work to obtain FDEP Water Distribution System Operator License, Level 3 and a Wastewater Collection System Operator License, Level “C” from FW&PCOA.
• Locator I – Must have a standard high school diploma/GED; or vocational school; must possess FDEP Water Distribution System Operator License, Level 3 and a Wastewater Collection System Operator License, Level “C” from FW&PCOA.
• Locator I – Must have two (2) years of experience as an Underground Utilities Locater.
• Locator II - Must have a standard high school diploma/GED; or vocational school; must possess FDEP Water Distribution System Operator License Level 2 and a Wastewater Collection System Operator License, Level “B” from FW&PCOA.
• Locator II - Must have five (5) years of experience as an Underground Utilities Locater.
• Knowledge of underground utility locating principles and practices.
• Knowledge of map reading principles.
• Knowledge of area streets and roads.
• Knowledge of field data collection methods.
• Skill in the use of a variety of utility locating equipment.
• Skill in the use of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in the preparation of reports.
• Skill in the provision of customer services.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Receives and processes locate request.
• Determines the locations of water, sewer, and reclaimed water lines.
• Operates a variety of locating equipment and technology.
• Assists contractors and utility providers in locating mains and valves.
• Marks utility locations.
• Reads maps and blueprints; provides information used to update and correct maps; acquires data for input into the GIS system; verifies existing GIS data.
• Prepares logs and reports.
• Assists in the inspection and testing of water, sewer, and reclaimed water lines for new subdivisions.
• Performs related duties.

What This Job Offers

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