Utilities Locator

City of Suffolk VA
US - Virginia - Suffolk
June 29, 2024

Salary: $37,923.00 Annually

Location : Suffolk, VA

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 03287

Department: Public Utilities

Opening Date: 07/01/2024

Closing Date: 7/15/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Description*This is a repost previous applicants don't need to re-apply*

Under general supervision, performs work in the location and maintenance of underground utility service for the City Public Utilities Department. Work involves locating underground utility lines as required by the Miss Utility of Virginia system. Work also involves performing preventative maintenance on water and sewer infrastructures and hydrants. Employee is responsible for locating underground leaks and performing regular leak detection surveys. Reports to the Assistant Line Maintenance Manager.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
Essential Job Functions

Locates underground utilities according to tickets generated by Miss Utility of Virginia and in accordance with the Virginia Damage Prevention Act and reports results of work.
Assists work crews in water and sewer valve operations as required.
Processes paper work associated with locating underground water and sewer services; maintains filing system.
Tests fire hydrant flows.
Performs preventative maintenance on fire hydrants and valves and on water and sewer infrastructures; makes repairs as needed.
Maintains electronic databases and operates semi-complex computer aided devices to locate water and sewer system.
Performs water leak surveys using complex equipment; records appropriate information during leak detection surveys.
Assists other divisions with the Public Utilities division with information gathering details.
Performs other related duties as required.

Required QualificationsGraduation from high school and 1 to 2 years' experience in repair and maintenance of water and sewer distribution systems; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Requires a valid driver's license.
Supplemental Information

Knowledge of the standard methods, materials and equipment employed in locating underground utility lines.
Knowledge of the operations and function of the Miss Utility of Virginia system.
Knowledge of the operation of the equipment and tools used in the location and maintenance of underground utility lines.
Knowledge of the geographic layout of the City. Is skilled in the operation of equipment and tools used in maintaining water and sewer distribution valves.
Skilled in performing leak detection surveys.
Ability to understand and follow oral instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effect working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
Ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.
Ability to speak/signal people to convey or exchange information.Includes receiving instructions, oral and written assignments and/or directions from superiors
Ability to read work orders and requisition forms.Requires the ability to prepare work orders and time cards, using prescribed format.
Ability to apply principles of rational systems to solve practical problems and to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.
Ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions.Must be able to use and interpret auto mechanic terminology and language.
Ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract totals; to multiply and divide.
Ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.
Ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal levels of stress.

Seasonal Employees- No Benefits
Part-time Employees - Sick Leave (See below)
Full Time Employees are eligible for the following benefits;

Retirement (Virginia Retirement System employer) for employees hired on or after 1/1/14 - Hybrid Members
Hybrid plan members contribute 4 percent of creditable compensation to the defined benefit plan and 1 percent to the defined contribution plan each month. Members may voluntarily contribute up to an additional 4 percent in 0.5 percent increments to the defined contribution plan each month. Members can increase or decrease their voluntary contributions on a quarterly basis. With the mandatory and voluntary contributions to the defined contribution component of the plan, members can contribute a maximum of 5 percent with a 3.5 percent match from the employer. Members invest in various investment options that best fit their needs.
Vested after 5 years in the defined benefit part of the plan. Vested in phases based on years in the Defined Contribution part of the Plan. The retirement eligibility for a full or reduced retirement pension in the Hybrid Plan is very detailed. Please contact the Virginia Retirement System or the Human Resources Department for details.

Paid Time Off (PTO)Yearly earnings
120 Hours (1-59 months), 144 Hours (60-119 months), 168 Hours (120- 179 months), 192 Hours (180 and over)
Sick Leave
Part Time employees earn 4 hours per month Sick leave accrues at the end of the month and may be accrued with no ceiling.

Personal Leave
All regular full time employees are granted 24 hours of personal leave each calendar year. Personal leave must be preapproved and is not cumulative.
Health Insurance
Coverage available for you and your eligible dependents using pre-tax payroll deductions if elected.
Supplemental Insurances
Employees may purchase the following supplemental insurance policies: short term and long term disability, cancer, accident, supplemental hospitalization, and group universal life insurance.
Employer Sponsored Short Term and Long Term Disability
Provides disability coverage for employees work and non-work related disabilities. Work related disabilities are covered starting on day one (1). Non work related disabilities are covered starting on day eight (8), after you have been employed for one year.

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