View 5 minutes of this video to learn more about being an Engineering Aide/Utility Locator on Team Virginia Beach!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZFFrdKJ2WY
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Utilize electronic locating devices and maps to locate and mark underground water and sewer utility lines to minimize damage to the utility system.
- Work closely with Virginia 811, be familiar with Virginia Underground Utility Damage Prevention Act and interpretation of plans, permits and drawings.
- Accurately mark water and sewer lines in accordance with the Damage Prevention
Act and standards to indicate the approximate horizontal location of underground utilities using paint, flags, or stakes. - Responsible for excavator safety work area protection, and the prevention of damage to underground water and sanitary sewer infrastructure.
- Skill in conducting thorough investigations, recording data accurately and assist in the resolution of complex location problems
- Assist bureau heads in the location of special project features and activities of private locating sub-contractors.
- Ability to understand written and verbal directions and instructions, such as “Request to Locate” (MU ticket).
- Work in all types of weather conditions as well as nights, weekends, holidays, and standby as needed.
- Work with and document agreed schedules of excavator
- Prioritize work schedule; self-motivated.
- Safely work on construction sites and traffic.
- Valid Virginia or North Carolina driver’s license is required.
Other tasks/duties as assigned
**Important** Please complete this application in its entirety. The application is the primary document used to screen qualifications and years of experience. A resume does not replace a completed application. Fields on the application left blank, including but not limited to dates of employment, salary and job description may cause your application to be incomplete. Explanation of your previous job description MUST be filled out on your application, the more detailed the better.
In addition to the listed minimum requirements, the ideal candidate for this position will have experience in areas listed in the PREFERENCES section of this ad.
Working Conditions:
There is no working conditions statement available for this position at this time.
Minimum Requirements:
MINIMUMS: Requires high school or GED or any equivalent combination of experience and training in fields providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must have, or obtain, a current and valid Virginia or North Carolina drivers license in accordance with Virginia or North Carolina DMV drivers license eligibility requirements. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Additional Requirements:
DMV Transcript: Required
CDL: Not Required
DOT History: Not Required
CPS Check: Not Required
Physical: Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Not Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required
Attachments Required:
Preferences:
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; good written and verbal communication skills; Familiarity with electronic mapping and work order systems. Experience with underground locating principles, knowledge, and experience.
Special Instructions:
This position has ben re-advertised to expand the pool of applicants.
- Please complete the application in its entirety. The application is the primary required document used to screen qualifications and years of experience. A resume does not replace a completed application. Fields on the application left blank, including but not limited to job duties, dates of employment, and hours worked, may cause your application to be incomplete.
- You will not be able to access the details of this job ad once the closing date has passed. If you would like to retain this information, please take a screen shot or print using your browser's printing capability.
- Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you give us in the work experience section of this application. Be sure you are thorough in describing your skills and duties as you complete the work experience section. If the information cannot be verified you will not receive credit.
- Please provide a copy of any certifications or related professional licenses.
VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
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