Utility Locator- Utility Systems Dept.

City of Port St. Lucie•Port St Lucie Florida 34983, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Utility Locator performs advanced manual and semi-skilled work locating utility mains, appurtenances, and related buried electrical and communication lines. The position supports the City of Port St. Lucie and its Utility Systems Department by performing utility system maintenance and construction activities, accurately documenting locations and work, and helping maintain reliable utility records. The role requires customer service, sound judgment, and conduct that builds public trust and confidence. This is an essential position for emergency management. Emergency duties are assigned as needed, and the employee must be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week during City emergencies as determined by City administrators, the Emergency Manager, or City officials. Scheduled and unscheduled overtime—including evenings, weekends, and holidays—and immediate response to emergency conditions are required. Applicants must pass a drug screening. Applicants must provide required education documents with each application and detail work experience on the application; resumes are not reviewed in place of the application. A valid driver’s license is required, and a Florida driver’s license must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Requirements

High school graduation from an accredited school or an acceptable equivalency diploma.
At least one year of experience with utility locates; comparable training, education, or experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record; must obtain a valid Florida driver’s license within 30 days of hire.
Knowledge of safe work techniques and practices in public rights-of-way.
Ability to work independently and as part of a group.
Basic computer skills, including use of a base map viewer program.
Ability to read and use electronic or hard-copy as-built drawings, charts, blueprints, and civil drawings.
Knowledge of materials used in construction and maintenance of water and wastewater facilities and distribution and collection systems.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally, work under pressure, meet deadlines, and follow through on assigned tasks.
Ability to be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week during City emergencies and to work scheduled or unscheduled overtime, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of up to 100 pounds.
Must wear steel-toe or composite-toe shoes.
Must successfully pass a drug screening.
Applicants must submit clear, legible proof of education with the application and fully detail work experience in the application.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance and construction activities involving the City’s water and wastewater treatment, water distribution, wastewater collection, and reclaimed water systems.
Locate City water distribution and wastewater collection systems and appurtenances in accordance with Florida Statutes, Chapter 556, and the Sunshine State One Call Excavation Guide Handbook.
Operate electronic and manual equipment needed to locate utility systems and appurtenances.
Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
Accurately document work performed and facilities located in written and electronic reports as required.
Identify errors or omissions in department base maps and hard-copy records and provide accurate information to correct them.
Prepare electronic as-built drawings, surveys, and computer-generated drawings of located facilities as required.
Prepare Sunshine State One Call request-for-location paperwork for other locator personnel as needed.
Retrieve as-built information from the map room or base map using tablet computers as needed.
Respond to assigned emergency duties and emergency conditions, including required overtime and availability during City emergencies.
Provide customer service and collaborate with employees and the public in a manner that supports trust and confidence in the City and its Utility.