What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Locator position at City of Grimes (IA)?
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Under the general supervision of the Utilities and ROW Superintendent, the Utility Locator is responsible for locating utilities to ensure contractors and citizens have knowledge of these underground items prior to digging and to protect the integrity of public and utility infrastructure. During the winter season, operates various types of snow and ice removal equipment for City streets and sidewalks including but not limited to: truck plows, snow blowers, and shovels.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Locates water, and sewer mains, service lines, stop boxes, electric lines, traffic signals, fiber optic lines, and street lights for protection of underground facilities and to protect the integrity of public and utility infrastructure.Develops and maintains locate request system, records, and process for ensuring accurate and timely locates.Resolves any and all customer issues relating to locating problems.Resolves after hours emergency locates and responds to other emergency and on-call situations for the Public Works Department consistent with City policy.Operates various vehicles and equipment such as: utility locator, street sweeper, backhoe, asphalt paver, loaders, mowers, tractors, power tools and hand tools.During winter snow events, operates various snow and ice removal equipment for City streets and sidewalks including but not limited to: truck plows, snow blowers, and shovels.Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Periodic ResponsibilitiesAttends safety meetings and seminars as required and promotes workplace safety. Follows all City and department safety policies and procedures. May work independently with minimal supervision or act as lead person on small crews.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Heavy work, exerting up to 100lbs of force occasionally, up to 50lbs of force frequently, up to 20lbs of force constantly to move objects.Stand or sit, walk and stand for long periods on different surfaces (including walkways, trails, stairs, and undeveloped areas) ability use hands/fingers, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk/hear, see, push/pull, reach and repetitive motion.Exposure to extreme temperatures, wet/humid conditions, dust, fumes, noise, vibration, mechanical hazards.
Under the general supervision of the Utilities and ROW Superintendent, the Utility Locator is responsible for locating utilities to ensure contractors and citizens have knowledge of these underground items prior to digging and to protect the integrity of public and utility infrastructure. During the winter season, operates various types of snow and ice removal equipment for City streets and sidewalks including but not limited to: truck plows, snow blowers, and shovels.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Locates water, and sewer mains, service lines, stop boxes, electric lines, traffic signals, fiber optic lines, and street lights for protection of underground facilities and to protect the integrity of public and utility infrastructure.Develops and maintains locate request system, records, and process for ensuring accurate and timely locates.Resolves any and all customer issues relating to locating problems.Resolves after hours emergency locates and responds to other emergency and on-call situations for the Public Works Department consistent with City policy.Operates various vehicles and equipment such as: utility locator, street sweeper, backhoe, asphalt paver, loaders, mowers, tractors, power tools and hand tools.During winter snow events, operates various snow and ice removal equipment for City streets and sidewalks including but not limited to: truck plows, snow blowers, and shovels.Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Periodic ResponsibilitiesAttends safety meetings and seminars as required and promotes workplace safety. Follows all City and department safety policies and procedures. May work independently with minimal supervision or act as lead person on small crews.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Heavy work, exerting up to 100lbs of force occasionally, up to 50lbs of force frequently, up to 20lbs of force constantly to move objects.Stand or sit, walk and stand for long periods on different surfaces (including walkways, trails, stairs, and undeveloped areas) ability use hands/fingers, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk/hear, see, push/pull, reach and repetitive motion.Exposure to extreme temperatures, wet/humid conditions, dust, fumes, noise, vibration, mechanical hazards.
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