Performs work locating facilities operated by the Authority, mapping water, and sewer facilities and lines, and any work as apparent or assigned. This position reports to the Locating Supervisor.
Essential Functions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Locates and marks underground utility lines for damage prevention, surveys, and VUPS tickets in compliance with the Miss Utility and the State Corporation Commission (SCC) requirements.
- Codes Miss Utility tickets to report findings.
- Performs research of utility line locations utilizing maps, plans, and records. Prepares and collects field information for the Geographical Information System (GIS) on the various Authority systems.
- Utilizes vacuum excavation equipment as needed to locate and uncover facilities and in assisting other departments.
- May respond to after-hour emergency tickets and assistance.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Locating Supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED
- Experience reading design plans and GIS maps
- Experience with locating equipment preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office®.
- Possess sufficient skills to efficiently and effectively gather, organize, and manipulate data from various sources.
- Experience with drafting and construction practices preferred.
- Possess strong human relations and communications skills so as to be able to effectively communicate with all parties involved in a project.
- Obtain certification in Underground Utility Locating and Damage Prevention within one year of hire.
- Valid driver's license in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Additional Information
- This position has no supervisory responsibility.
- The position typically requires working Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with a thirty-minute lunch break.
- This position is subject to being on-call during the off-hours as may be needed for emergency locating.
Working Conditions
The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands, physical agility, sensory requirements, and environmental exposures required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. This position requires working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, on all types of terrain, as well as working in potentially hazardous environments. The ability to walk long distances, stand for long periods of time, exert 10-15 pounds of force frequently and up to 50 pounds of force frequently is required. In addition, this position the employee must be able to walk between two and five miles a day.
- Employees sit none of the time but may walk or stand for most periods of time.
- This classification involves frequent physical agility requirements such as: climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, repetitive motions, and manual dexterity.
- Sensory requirements include standard vision requirements, ability to express ideas and ability to hear information at normal spoken word levels.
- Physical Exertion (Pounds)
- Up to 10 - Frequent
- Up to 25 - Frequent
- Up to 50 - Frequent
- Up to 100 - Seldom
- 100 or more - None
- Environmental Exposures
- Work near moving mechanical parts - Frequent
- Work in high, precarious places - Seldom
- Toxic or caustic chemicals - Occasional
- Outdoor weather conditions - Frequent
- Extreme Cold, non-weather - None
- Extreme Heat, non-weather - None
- Noise Level - Loud
Employment Eligibility/Work Authorization Requirements
The BRWA is committed to employing only individuals who are authorized to work in the United States and who comply with applicable immigration, employment law, and criminal background clearance. As a condition of employment, every individual must provide satisfactory evidence of his or her identity and legal authority to employment. The Authority is an equal opportunity employer.
Condition of Employment
This position serves at the will of the Executive Director.
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