Utility Locator - Regional Wastewater Reclamation

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Pima County Wastewater Reclamation (RWRD) is seeking talented individuals to assist the Field Engineering Division as a Public Works Blue Stake Utility Locator. Responsibilities include locating, identifying, reporting, and marking underground utilities owned, operated, or maintained by Pima County to protect them from damage that could be caused by excavation or other construction and maintenance activity. Works under direct supervision and relies on established standard operating procedures and systems to accomplish assigned tasks. If you have the experience, and more importantly, possess the initiative, willingness to learn, and love of working outdoors in providing a valuable public service, then RWRD could be your next employer! RWRD has close to 400 employees, each employee dedicated to our Mission Statement, "To protect the public health, safety, and the environment by providing quality service, environmental stewardship, and renewable resources." Come join our team!

Requirements

• One year of work experience reading and interpreting engineering maps, utility drawings, construction plans, or schematics.
• Six months of experience locating and marking underground utilities.
• Valid driver license is required at time of application.
• Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.
• Employees in this classification are routinely required to work at, near, or in busy automotive traffic patterns.
• Employees in this classification may encounter wildlife such as reptiles (snakes, lizards, etc.) and insects that may pose safety hazards.
• Constantly operates and inspects Blue Stake equipment.
• Occasionally positions self to use, inspect, clean or repair tools.
• Constantly observes details at close range.
• Frequently required to exchange and obtain accurate information.
• Occasionally moves tools and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently operates a motor vehicle safely and legally, in accordance with applicable state and federal transportation laws.
• Must have valid driver license and clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

• 18 semester hours of college-level course work from an accredited college, technical trade school or university in engineering, surveying, drafting, blueprint reading, construction, or cartography may substitute for the above work experience requirements.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in underground utility construction.
• Experience with/knowledge of standard construction procedures and techniques.
• Experience using a computer.

Responsibilities

• Reviews engineering maps, utility drawings, construction plans, base maps, electrical schematics, and other computerized, micro-fiche, or printed reference material to determine precise locations of County-owned, -operated, or -maintained underground utilities.
• Identifies and marks the physical location and path of underground utilities owned, operated, or maintained by the County within the time constraints provided by state, federal, or other regulatory agencies.
• Attends and participates in pre-construction meetings and conferences with contractors and private citizens to determine requirements for County utility locator services.
• Observes all County, state, and federal safety regulations and requirements while working on public or private roadways.
• Communicates policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements to contractors and the public regarding utility locator services.
• Completes appropriate logs, records, work-orders, and tickets to document utility locator services accomplished, as required by County or other regulatory agencies.
• Conducts internal investigations of damaged, County-owned, operated, or maintained underground utilities and identifies sewer line or manhole discrepancies to the appropriate authorities for correction or repair as required.
• Performs operator-level servicing and maintenance of equipment and vehicles used to locate and mark underground utilities and arranges for further vehicle maintenance when required.
• May train or lead other Utility Locators in the procedures and techniques required to locate, identify, record, and mark underground utilities.

Benefits

• competitive salaries
• generous health insurance coverage
• retirement plans
• flexible work schedules
• a generous family leave policy
• wellness programs
• opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs.
• County-wide employee recognition program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees