DWM Utility Locate Technician (OLIO - Tech Services)

City of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

12d•$42,582 - $52,603•Onsite

About The Position

Performs semi-skilled work in the Department of Watershed Management. Responsible for the correct, safe and efficient locating of underground water distribution and sewer collection and conveyance infrastructure owned and operated by the City of Atlanta.

Requirements

Knowledge of Georgia Department of Transportation, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
Knowledge of the Georgia Dig Law.
Knowledge of the Georgia PSC Marking Standard.
Skills in the use of computers and common programs including Microsoft Word and common internet services including Google Earth.
Ability to learn how to utilize the City's computerized locate ticket management systems.
Skills in verbal and written communications.
Ability to schedule and execute multiple tasks
Ability to problem solve.
Ability to read, interpret and create utility drawings.
High school diploma, or equivalent
A minimum of one (1) year utility locate experience.
Valid Georgia driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of experience locating underground utilities.

Responsibilities

Searches for and locates underground water and sewer infrastructure and properly marks the location of such infrastructure, resolving locate requests from the Georgia One-Call Center (811).
Locates water mains, service lines, and meters to prevent third party damages during excavations, construction projects, or other infrastructure repairs or work.
Assesses and reports water leaks.
Performs initial and on-going assessments for sites under construction throughout the duration of the validity period of each locate ticket.
Operates a City vehicle in a safe manner.
Researches and interprets utility records.
Contacts customers and contractors.
Uses and maintains electronic locate equipment.
Uses GPS equipment.
Uses GIS and various computer programs.
Verifies existing records, and completes the necessary paperwork to properly document utility locating activities.
Provides an emergency response to damaged water mains and other high profile water distribution lines that may be in conflict with other damaged utilities.
May perform other duties as assigned.