Utility Locator - Temporary

City of Loveland • Loveland, CO

3d • $26 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

This temporary 10-month position from date of hire performs utility locates on all existing water and wastewater, stormwater, City fiber, electrical and traffic facilities. This position works Monday through Friday-7:00 AM-3:30 PM-40-50 hours per week. The salary range for this position is $25.76- $36.07 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. This position is temporary 10-month max working 40-50 hours per week with medical coverage option only. This opportunity will remain open until filled. Apply today to join more than 800 employees who work to meet the core values of: Accountability & Integrity Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust Collaboration, Innovation Safety Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness. Please view our video Working at Loveland to learn more about our exceptional Loveland community and the benefits of working for the City. Essential Functions: Performs locates of City owned utilities including water, wastewater, stormwater, City fiber, electrical and traffic facilities in an accurate and timely manner, and within required tolerances. Reviews incoming Locator Logix platform for locate requests Provides accurate and updated field information, using a GPS Receiver, to the GIS team to update system maps. Provides customer service, information, and answers questions for the general public, internal staff and other utility owners. Provides utility location information. Communicates in a timely manner with contractors regarding status of locate tickets. Other Job Functions: Ensures compliance with project plans, specifications and the department's standards and national safety codes. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Knowledge of the operation of various types of locating equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret utility maps and construction drawings.
• Knowledge of general construction methods.
• Ability to organize and maintain a tightly scheduled workday.
• Ability to interpret digital locate drawings depicting the existing utilities within the proposed digging area.
• Knowledge of safety rules.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year previous locating experience preferred.
• Some experience in municipality setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs locates of City owned utilities including water, wastewater, stormwater, City fiber, electrical and traffic facilities in an accurate and timely manner, and within required tolerances.
• Reviews incoming Locator Logix platform for locate requests
• Provides accurate and updated field information, using a GPS Receiver, to the GIS team to update system maps.
• Provides customer service, information, and answers questions for the general public, internal staff and other utility owners.
• Provides utility location information.
• Communicates in a timely manner with contractors regarding status of locate tickets.
• Ensures compliance with project plans, specifications and the department's standards and national safety codes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Retirement – 457 Plan (employee funded plan)
• Medical Leave – Accrue 1 hour of leave per 30 hours worked (up to 48 hours)
• Employees working more than 30 hours per week are eligible to enroll in one of our 2 Medical plan options (per the ACA)

What This Job Offers

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