Utilities Locator
- Type:Full Time
- Salary/Pay Rate:$42,786/yr. - $54,746/yr.
- Posted Date:09/12/2024
Under supervision performs technical duties in the location of underground utilities and damage prevention. The work consists of related technical duties. Inclement weather and field conditions contribute to the complexity of the position. Successful performance contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of a variety of construction and maintenance projects, and to the safety of the City infrastructure. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results. Guidelines include state and federal laws, city codes, Public Service Commission guidelines, and department policies and procedures. This position reports through the Chain of Command to the Utilities Operations Director.
Essential Duties and Functions:
- Reviews information on locate tickets to plan routes.
- Reads and interprets utility maps to identify type and size of underground utilities.
- Operates electronic detection equipment to locate and mark underground utilities.
- Marks the location of utilities with stakes, flags, or paint.
- Performs light excavations with shovel and/or post-hole diggers as needed.
- Closes out excavation notices and report to GA-811.
- Reports leaks and unsafe conditions to supervisor.
- Inspects above ground facilities for evidence of corrosion.
- Consults with contractors, developers, builders, state and local authorities, and construction firms regarding the location of underground utilities.
- Maintains records and prepares reports.
- Performs public awareness activities, including education excavators and homeowners of relevant laws and safety procedures.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- Valid Georgia Driver's License and maintains valid license and good driving record.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma.
- Minimum of 21 years of age.
- No felony convictions within the prior ten (10) years or while employed in the position.
- A citizen of the United States or has obtained legal work status.
- Must be able to pass a credit check.
- Must pass a detailed background investigation.
- Work standby and overtime as required or scheduled (evenings, weekends and/or holidays, if necessary).
To be considered for the open position, you must complete the following below:
- Complete the Online Job Application
- Upload Resume to your online job application (position is open until filled).
Full-Time regular employees are eligible for the City's benefit package.
City Health Insurance Benefits Include:
- Health Insurance- Cigna H.S.A.
- Dental-CIGNA
- Dental – 100% paid by the City for Single Employee
- Vision-CIGNA
- Short Term Disability-AFLAC-100% City Paid
- Long Term Disability-AFLAC-100% City Paid
- Basic Life- AFLAC- 2.5 Times Base Annual Income City Paid
- Dependent Life- AFLAC- $5,000 for eligible spouse and $2,500 for each eligible child City Paid
- Voluntary Life-AFLAC
- Group Accident-AFLAC
- Group Cancer-AFLAC
- Group Critical Illness-AFLAC
- Wellness Rewards Program-Medical Participant
City Benefits:
- Donating Sick Leave
- Education Assistance Program
- EAP Program. 6 counseling sessions per year
- Pay In Lieu of Vacation
- Paid Funeral Time Off. A total of 6 days of funeral leave per fiscal year
Retirement:
- 401 (a) Retirement Plan: City 3% Contribution at 90 days of service
- 457(b) Retirement Plan: City Matching at 90 days of service up to 3% if employee enrolls and contributes at least 3%
The City of Winder is an equal opportunity employer. The City of Winder prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. This applies to all aspects of the relationship between the City of Winder and its employees, including:
- Recruitment
- Employment
- Promotion
- Transfer
- Training
- Working conditions
- Wages and salary administration
- Employee benefits and application of policies
All offers of employment at City of Winder are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates and on all employees who are promoted, as deemed necessary. Employment with the City of Winder is at will. This means employment is for an indefinite period of time and it is subject to termination by you or the City of Winder, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time. Employment with the City of Winder does not constitute a contract of employment, express, or implied.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Employers must provide job applicants with reasonable accommodations during the hiring process when requested. Reasonable accommodations are adjustments or modifications to schedules, workstations, devices, or other aspects of work that enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted directly by the hiring manager for an interview.
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