CLOSING DATE & TIME: JUNE 11, 2021 AT 4:00PM PACIFIC TIME
Under immediate (Facilities Location Technician I) or general (Facilities Location Technician II) supervision, locates and marks the District’s underground facilities in compliance with District policies and mandated requirements; responds to facilities damaged by excavation operations to which the District is a party, investigates and reports to risk management; and performs related duties, as assigned.
Required Skills
- Materials, practices and methods involved in the waterworks construction industry.
- Mapping and as-built drawing techniques.
- USA system operations and requirements.
- Land survey methods and techniques to determine district easement and boundaries, facilities and properties.
- Materials, equipment and tools used in maintaining water and sewer lines, meters, meter boxes, hydrants and related facilities.
- Basic principles and practices of supporting technical civil engineering drafting and surveying programs.
- District geographic service area and boundaries/sub-agency boundaries and facilities and the location of underground facilities including lateral sewer connections and water service connections.
- Mandated regulations and USA system and notification processes.
- District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
- Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and District staff.
- The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.
Ability to:
- Read, analyze, document, evaluate and make recommendations on water and sewer facilities reports, service maps, engineering drawings, sketches, diagrams, specifications, land plats and other diagrams.
- Research, locate and mark facilities through the use of technology and/or manual methods.
- Accurately operate a variety of underground substructure locating equipment, GPS, land survey and leak detection equipment.
- Coordinate services with USA and ensure proper notifications.
- Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
- Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
- Follow and apply written and oral work instructions.
- Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Required Experience
Any combination of experience and education that provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying, along with the specific licenses/certifications as outlined below:
EXPERIENCE:
Facilities Location Technician I: One (1) year of experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of underground pipe lines, or in construction inspection.
Facilities Location Technician II: Two (2) years of experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of underground pipe lines, or in construction inspection, or one (1) year of experience as a Facilities Location Technician I with the District.
EDUCATION:
- Facilities Location Technician I/II: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, supplemented by specialized coursework or training in plumbing, pipefitting or mechanics.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- A valid California driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District Vehicle Insurance Policy.
- Competent Locator Certificate desirable.