Utility Locating Technician or Senior Utility Locating Technician

Company: City of Leesburg
Location: Leesburg
Posted on: May 19, 2019

Job Description:

Nature Of Work Do you want to apply your expertise for a cause you can feel good about? Do you want to work for an organization that wants you to grow with it and offers tuition reimbursement, certification training, and a chance to learn about multiple industries? Come work for the Town of Leesburg, hometown of the 21st century! Located 35 miles west of the nation's capital in the heart of DC's Wine Country, you'll enjoy a vibrant and authentic community with "big city" amenities. The Town of Leesburg strongly encourages innovation, promotes career development, and offers excellent benefits to employees. Benefits include membership to the Town's full-service recreation center, enrollment into the Virginia Retirement System, excellent healthcare insurance, and other fringe benefits. Who We're Looking For If you identify with the following descriptions, then you may be perfect for the Town of Leesburg: * Creative problem solver * Proactive self-starter * Life-long learner * Strong team player * Passionate about excellent customer service * Positive, can-do attitude * Effective communicator * Desire to impart knowledge to others * "Early adopter" of new technologies What You'll Be Doing This is a skilled position with the primary responsibility of location and marking underground utilities, as well as work performing maintenance and repair activities on the Town's water and sewer system for the Department of Utilities. This position requires a degree of responsibility that includes accomplishing assigned tasks independently with minimal supervision. Work includes operating utility line locating devices, power tools and construction equipment. Position is subject to outside environmental conditions, extreme cold and heat, noise vibration and working in hazardous conditions (such as confined space, ditches and traffic areas). What You'll Discover The Town's Department of Utilities is a hard working team of friendly professionals who strive together to exceed excellence. Come and join our team! Required Qualifications Utility Locating Technician $44,905-$76,882 DOQ * HS/GED. * Minimum of one (1) year of experience with utility locating of underground utilities. * Basic map reading skills and understanding of GPS. * Basic computer knowledge (Microsoft Suite) and programs associated to position. * Possession of a valid driver's license and safe driving record. * Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with tanker endorsement within 12 months of hire. * VDOT Flagging Certification or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire. * CPR/AED and First Aid Certifications or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire. * Ability to assist with emergency repairs on an "on-call" basis. OR Senior Utility Locating Technician $48,295-$83,085 DOQ * HS/GED. * Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience in utility locating of underground utilities or utility maintenance. * Intermediate computer knowledge including GIS (Geographic Information System), Microsoft Office, Asset Management Program and Miss Utility/811 web-based ticket software. * Possession of a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class Bwith tanker endorsements and a safe driving record. * VDOT Flagging Certification. * CPR/AED and First Aid Certification or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire. * Ability to assist with emergency repairs on an "on-call" basis. Preferred Qualifications Utility Locating Technician $44,905-$76,882 DOQ * Minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of locating experience in locating and marking water and sewer utilities. * Minimum of one (1) year of basic utility maintenance experience. * Trench Safety Certification. * Confined Space Certification. * Forklift Certification. * Cross Connection Certification. * Bilingual in English/Spanish. OR Senior Utility Locating Technician $48,295-$83,085 DOQ * Minimum of seven (7) years of utility system repairs. * Experience with Lucity Asset Management software. * Trench Safety Certification. * Forklift Certification. * Confined Space Certification. * Cross Connection Certification. * Supervisor training. * Bilingual in English/Spanish. Supplemental Information: For a more detailed job description, please visit the Town's Job Descriptions page. For more information on the Town's competitive benefits package, please visit the Town's Employee Benefits page.SDL2017

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