P/T Utility Locator

The City of Coral Gables•City of Coral Gables, FL

About The Position

This is semi-skilled work with full responsibility for protecting the City’s underground utilities. The Utility Locator locates and marks the exact locations of City utilities in a timely manner—including sewer mains, stormwater systems, streetlight power lines, and other conduits—to prevent excavation damage and help ensure compliance with State of Florida mandates. The position helps prevent utility service interruptions, injuries, and property damage to utility infrastructure. It involves extensive public contact with contractors, private utilities, and the general public. The incumbent exercises initiative, decision-making, and independent judgment under the general direction of a supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; comparable training or experience may be substituted for the minimum education requirement.
Valid Florida Driver’s License.
Florida Stormwater Association Operator Level 1 Certificate, or obtain it within 120 days.
Operation and Maintenance of Wastewater Collection System Certificate from California State University, or obtain it within 120 days.
Two years of experience in utility locating, construction, or a related field is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in utility locating, construction, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Use electronic pipe locators, measuring wheels or tapes, engineering scales, marking paint applicators, marking flags, area maps or blueprints, and location-information equipment.
Operate a computer to review, track, and respond to the Sunshine State One Call system for underground utility locates.
Accurately mark underground utilities using the color-coded system and report locate status within 48 hours.
Locate utility lines in the field at proposed construction sites.
Maintain records of utility locates, including time-stamped photos and results.
Schedule and conduct field meetings with contractors, City departments, and other public agencies to clarify locate information or resolve conflicts involving City-owned utilities.
Read plans, drawings, and as-builts for field locations.
Maintain locating equipment and supplies.
Assist with tracking and mapping newly installed or revised City-owned systems, including sewer mains, stormwater systems, streetlight power lines, and other conduits.
Assist with utility shutdowns, emergency repairs, and other departmental field operations as needed.