Utility Locator - Water & Sewer

City of Greeley•Greeley, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Greeley is seeking a Utility Locator to join the Transmission & Distribution Division within the Water & Sewer Department. This position is responsible for locating, identifying, marking, and documenting underground water and wastewater infrastructure to protect City assets and support safe excavation activities throughout the community. The Utility Locator serves as a key resource for City staff, contractors, utility companies, and residents by providing accurate utility information, responding to locate requests, maintaining utility records, and supporting excavation, potholing, directional boring, and construction activities. This position utilizes specialized locating equipment, GIS and GPS technologies, and field investigations to verify utility locations and maintain the integrity of the City's underground infrastructure system. This position reports to the Utility Locator Supervisor.

Requirements

Specialized training beyond a high school diploma or equivalent.
Six (6) months to one (1) year of experience locating, maintaining, inspecting, or supporting underground utility infrastructure.
Six (6) months to one (1) year of experience utilizing GIS and GPS mapping systems.
Colorado Water Distribution I Certification required within one (1) year of employment.
Colorado Wastewater Collections I Certification required within two (2) years of employment.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred, or the ability to obtain within two (2) years of hire.
Traffic Control and Flagger certified.
Previous knowledge of City of Greeley Water & Sewer infrastructure.
Three (3) to six (6) months of experience utilizing locating equipment.
Six (6) months to one (1) year of previous experience working with fiber locating devices and portable cameras.
Beginner level knowledge of directional boring.

Responsibilities

Respond to utility locate requests and accurately identify and mark underground water and wastewater infrastructure.
Operate electronic locating equipment, GPS units, metal detectors, and related field technologies to locate underground facilities.
Perform utility locates in accordance with City standards, industry best practices, and applicable regulations.
Support damage prevention efforts by verifying utility locations prior to excavation, directional boring, potholing, and construction activities.
Meet with contractors, utility companies, and City personnel to identify underground utility locations and discuss project requirements.
Observe utility crossings and excavation activities to ensure protection of City infrastructure.
Utilize GIS, GPS, utility records, and as-built drawings to identify and document utility assets.
Update mapping records and report infrastructure not currently reflected in City systems.
Maintain accurate documentation of locate requests, field observations, utility records, and completed work activities.
Drive City vehicles to work sites and perform field investigations in varying weather and site conditions.
Operate hand tools and equipment necessary to expose and verify utility locations.
Maintain accurate documentation of locate requests, field observations, and completed work activities.
Provide information regarding City policies, procedures, and underground utility standards.
Participates in a rotating on-call schedule and is required to respond to after-hours emergencies, utility locate requests, and operational needs, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended work shifts as necessary.
Performs other duties as assigned.