Water Utility Locator

City of Wildwood • Wildwood, FL

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, works with utility maps as a guide to confirm the locations of water and/or wastewater lines. Responsible for making lines as requested per Sunshine 811 member operations system.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Two (2) years of experience in the underground utility locating or construction.
• One (1) year of vocational or technical training may be substituted for one year of experience.
• Must possess a valid State of Florida Driver's License or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Visual acuity is required to operate automotive equipment.
• Manual dexterity is required in performance of duties.
• Must be computer literate and capable of learning computer-based preventive maintenance software.
• Must be able to read a map for utility line locations.
• Must have a working knowledge of Utility locating equipment and principals including but not limited to: electronic locating devices, GPR, Computer generated GIS mapping system, hand tools, shovel, post hole diggers, rake, etc.
• All methods and procedures used in the Damage Prevention Guide for excavators, member operations, and locators Sunshine811.
• Ability to work safely and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, and the public.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful condition.

Responsibilities

• Performs and processes utility line locating as needed for water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Field verifies underground utilities beyond electronic locating devices such as hand digging, probing and excavating as necessary.
• Corrects locations of lines on mapping as required.
• Uses color coding to identify each specific type of utility and marks the location with color coded spray paint and flags as required.
• Performs any other functions as deemed necessary for the operation of the utility.
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED