Utility Locator

Essential Functions:

• Respond to locate requests to comply with Mo-One Call program.
• Respond to cave-in service requests.
• Perform dye tests.
• Inspect signage, check valves, and interceptors.
• Respond to sanitary sewer overflow activations.
• Expose structures to be located.
• Replace covers.
• Use River Mapping and Arc/Reader for locating and marking sewers: storm, sanitary, combined and pressure mains.
• Interface with computerized maintenance management and mapping systems.
• Enter data and provides updates and referrals for all computer generated work orders and service requests.
• Provide on-call support to cover nights and weekends on a rotating basis.
• Train personnel in the essential functions noted above.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Enter structures to remove debris from inlets and manholes.
• Remove debris from creeks and ditches.
• Cut grass, weeds, and brush using hand and power mowers, scythes, and axes.
• Load, unload, and clean trucks.
• Cleans District vehicles.
• Perform spill clean-up duties as a part of a clean up team.
• Perform related work as required or as delegated by Supervisors.

Qualifications

Training and Experience:

• Completion of high school or equivalent required.
• 1-2 years of underground utility locating experience is preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the state in which employee resides.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Ability to work outdoors in all kinds of weather.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to use hand tools and operate various types of equipment.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Ability to communicate and maintain effective working relationships with the public and contractors.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

• Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the state in which employee resides.
• Pursuant to MSD's "Substance Abuse Policy and Procedures," this position has been designated as safety sensitive, and candidate must pass a Non-D.O.T. Drug Test for this position. Employees occupying this position are not subject to Federal (D.O.T.) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.
• Employees of MSD must have a meets expectations.

Physical Demands

Work Environment