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City of Georgetown
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Utility Systems Locator
Effective Date: 10/01/2012
FLSA Category: Non-exempt
Revision Date: 05/30/2014
SUMMARY: Under general supervision, locates GUS underground electric, water, wastewater lines (facilities) and fiber
optic cables. Indicates the location of utility lines and cables by marking physical location and creating and updating
specific maps and records.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of
the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties
performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable
accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is
subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to,
the following:
Receives requests, via fax, phone, and in person, from City employees, contractors, and representatives from
external entities to locate water, wastewater, electric and cable lines.
Locates underground electric, water and wastewater lines (facilities) and fiber optic cable using specialized
equipment and knowledge of the underground utility system grid; marks locations.
Uses hand tools such as shovels picks, and lid pullers to open vaults, valve boxes and sewer manholes.
Ensures that proper procedures and record keeping are followed for all location requests; downloads all GPS data
consistent with organization requirements.
Checks and maintains equipment, vehicles and tools for proper operation and clean and performs maintenance
on equipment.
Assists with GPS of electric system so an accurate database can be maintained.
Provides assistance with the city fiber optic network including installation, trouble shooting and maintenance.
Provides backup to the System Control Center during emergency situations.
Assists Utility Billing with location of buried or hidden water meters.
Complies with appropriate departmental safety rules and traffic regulations in performing work.
Operates OMS, SCADA, and radio systems and performs switching operations in the electrical system.
Performs other duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, training and Experience Guidelines
High school diploma or equivalent. Three years of full-time experience in a water, wastewater or electric environment or
related experience. OR Any equivalent combination of related experience and education and/or training that provides the
required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Knowledge of:
Electrical theory and circuitry.
Rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the GUS and applicable State and Federal laws and regulations.
Components and operational characteristics of water, wastewater, electric and cable lines.
Operation of equipment used to locate utility lines.
Computer programs used to create and update maps.
OHSA electrical safety procedures and practices.
First aid and CPR.
GPS training with GEO-XT and Backpac units.
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Skill in:
Operating heavy equipment safely.
Following electrical safety procedures.
Reading electrical hazard warnings on equipment and understanding directions.
Utilizing computer software to complete work orders, GPS data sheets, download and enter data from Trimble
System, etc.
Calculating depth, height, distance, voltages.
Solving technical, safety, and construction problems related to work.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Valid Class C Texas driver’s license.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, crouching, bending, vision,
hearing, talking, use of foot controls.
Temperature and climatic extremes from weather; nonstandard work surfaces from walking to driving,
Energized electric lines; occasional dogs and insects