Utility GIS Technician

Town of Lake Hamilton•Lake Hamilton, FL

About The Position

The Utility GIS Technician oversees and supports the Town’s new and existing water and wastewater systems and related assets. The role locates, documents, and maps infrastructure throughout the Town, promotes high-quality installation of underground and street-level assets, and develops and maintains a comprehensive asset management map to support long-term planning and help prevent damage from outside activities. The position combines utility locating, GIS mapping, system maintenance, field inspections, and coordination with developers and distribution staff. It requires independent judgment in monitoring operations, workload, projects, and performance. Work is performed in office and field settings, including around active construction or excavation sites and in varying weather. The employee may be required to report to work during a declared emergency.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of related experience.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Valid State of Florida driver’s license.
Must pass a physical examination and drug urinalysis test.
Must not have been convicted of a felony.
Must pass a background investigation in accordance with applicable laws and Town policies.
Must be willing to learn and demonstrate a positive attitude.
Must be able to work weekends and nights.
Fluent in English.
Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, and methods applicable to a municipal setting, and of relevant city policies, laws, and regulations affecting division activities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods in heat, cold, and rain.
Ability to perform the physical activities described, including frequent use of hands, arms, and legs; standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling; and frequently lifting and moving 50 to 100 pounds.
Ability to use required sensory and vision capabilities, including hearing, talking, smell, close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Nice To Haves

Geographic Information System (GIS) locating course.
Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) training.
Ability to communicate in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Locate existing water and wastewater infrastructure to support excavation, construction, and requests for utility locating or permission to dig.
Use ground penetrating radar (GPR), radio detection equipment, and other specialized equipment to locate new and existing lines.
Provide guidance and leadership to another distribution staff member when the direct supervisor is unavailable.
Use mapping software to map current and future Town assets, including water, wastewater, and reclaim valves and lines, and lift stations.
Integrate utility locating and GIS mapping to maintain a comprehensive asset map with details such as pipe diameter, location, direction, valve operations, and last service dates.
Represent the Town and approve or disapprove water, wastewater, and reclaim pressure testing.
Coordinate with developers on punch list items, generator startups, lift station inspections, and other final items before issuance of a Certificate of Conformance (COC).
Excavate and repair water and wastewater utility lines, including installing water meters, wastewater laterals, and saddles for new connections.
Inspect and address leaks, high-consumption issues, and broken service lines.
Conduct meter shutoffs and lockouts and tap water mains for maintenance and expansion projects.
Perform routine and emergency maintenance on Town water and wastewater infrastructure and document work according to Town standards.
Monitor and assess operations, workload, projects, and performance; exercise independent judgment and decision-making.
Research, compile, and analyze data and present findings to management in an acceptable format.
Perform other duties as assigned and handle stress without allowing it to interfere with performance.