Utility Locator
About The Position
The Utility Locator responds to locate requests in compliance with the Mo-One Call program and performs work related to sewer locating and marking, including storm, sanitary, combined, and pressure mains. The position responds to cave-in and sanitary sewer overflow requests, performs dye tests, inspects signage, check valves, and interceptors, exposes structures for locating, and replaces covers. It uses River Mapping and Arc/Reader and interfaces with computerized maintenance management and mapping systems. The role also enters data and updates or refers computer-generated work orders and service requests, provides rotating on-call coverage for nights and weekends, and trains personnel in the listed essential functions. Additional duties include entering structures to remove debris from inlets and manholes, clearing creeks and ditches, cutting grass, weeds, and brush with hand and power equipment, loading, unloading, and cleaning trucks, cleaning District vehicles, participating in spill cleanup, and performing other related work as required or delegated by supervisors. The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District provides wastewater and storm water management services to residents and businesses in St. Louis City and County. The organization employs more than 900 people across a range of roles.
Requirements
- Completion of high school or equivalent.
- Possess a valid driver's license issued by the state in which the employee resides.
- Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
- Ability to work outdoors in all kinds of weather.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to use hand tools and operate various types of equipment.
- Ability to use a computer.
- Ability to communicate and maintain effective working relationships with the public and contractors.
- Must pass a Non-D.O.T. drug test; the position is designated safety-sensitive.
- MSD employees must have a meets expectations rating.
Nice To Haves
- 1–2 years of underground utility locating experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Respond to locate requests in compliance with the Mo-One Call program.
- Respond to cave-in service requests.
- Perform dye tests.
- Inspect signage, check valves, and interceptors.
- Respond to sanitary sewer overflow activations.
- Expose structures to be located and replace covers.
- Use River Mapping and Arc/Reader to locate and mark storm, sanitary, combined, and pressure mains.
- Interface with computerized maintenance management and mapping systems.
- Enter data and provide updates and referrals for computer-generated work orders and service requests.
- Provide rotating on-call support covering nights and weekends.
- Train personnel in the essential functions of the role.
- Enter structures to remove debris from inlets and manholes.
- Remove debris from creeks and ditches.
- Cut grass, weeds, and brush using hand and power mowers, scythes, and axes.
- Load, unload, and clean trucks; clean District vehicles.
- Perform spill cleanup duties as part of a cleanup team.
- Perform related work as required or delegated by supervisors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
