Utility Locator

City of Loveland•Loveland, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent in this position performs utility locates on all existing water and wastewater, stormwater, City fiber, electrical and traffic facilities. The salary range for this position is $25.42 - $34.32 per hour with a hiring range of $25.42 - $29.87 , depending on qualifications and experience. This opportunity will be available to applicants until Thursday May 28, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. M.S.T. A current resume is required, and a cover letter is preferred. Loveland Water & Power is seeking an experienced utility locator. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, able to work independently, and is an excellent communicator with the public, contractors, and internal staff. This position has exceptional work-life balance, with working hours between 7am to 3:30pm and no afterhours or weekend work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, locators are assigned a vehicle, a clothing allowance, and perform work within the city boundaries. 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.

Requirements

High School/GED.
1 Year previous locating experience.
Valid Driver's License.
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.
Ability to judge distances and coordinate the use of tools and equipment and hear tones from locating equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively with contractors and engineering staff in the form of written inspection reports and notification letter.
Ability to be creative, use good judgment, and handle stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a municipality setting.

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 webTMS locate requests and results positive responses via webTMS platform.
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

Two (2) medical plans, Dental, Vision (for self/ spouse/ children)
Employee Health & Wellness Center (self/family)
Paid vacation, holidays, and medical leave
Flexible spending including Dependent Care
Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term disability, and voluntary Critical Illness Coverage
Retirement 401a, 457, Roth (pre-& post tax) and company match
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary 529 College Invest program
Personal and Professional Development opportunities
Discounted recreation passes
Employee recognition program
Exceptional work-life balance
Market based pay & regular performance reviews
Local Government employment is eligible for Public Loan Forgiveness Program
Assigned a vehicle
Clothing allowance