Job Information
City of Fairhope Line Locator (Water and Wastewater) in Fairhope, Alabama
Under the supervision of the Water and Wastewater Superintendent, this employee locates utility service lines (electric, gas, water, and wastewater) throughout the Citys service area using electronic detection equipment. The employee interprets and verifies location data and performs visual inspections of work areas. The employee informs City utility staff and relevant third parties of line locations to avoid line damage or service conflicts. The employee interacts with contractors, surveyors, and customers to determine and verify utility location information. The employee maps new utility installations, coordinates infrastructure location work with all applicable City departments and private contractors and maintains detailed location records for compliance with Alabamas One Call system (811 System). The employee may assist utility installers and maintainers providing utility services. This employee operates equipment (dump truck, backhoe, and tractor) in the performance of their job. The employee responds to emergency utility service calls (i.e., gas leaks, water leaks, electrical outages, damaged lines, etc.) as required. This employee reviews new construction sites for utility service locations and site issues or concerns for service. This job is considered safety sensitive and is subject to pre-employment background checks and random drug screenings.
Minimum Qualifications
- Possess a high school diploma or GED.
- Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of work experience in underground utility line locating
- Possess a Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) or be able to obtain this license within six (6) months of employment; must be insurable.
- Possess or ability to obtain Professional Utility Locator certification within a prescribed time after hire.
- Apprentice Gas Fitter certification is preferred.
- Ability to work non-standard hours and emergencies.
- Ability to travel.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and an initial drug screen.