Utility Locator II

High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience

• Methods, tools, equipment, and standard practices for locating and marking underground utilities.
• Georgia 811 statutes, regulations, laws, and underground utility identification practices.
• Federal OSHA regulations, county and state regulations, and city policies regarding utility marking and safe work practices.
• Methods, materials, and equipment used in the installation, maintenance, excavation, and repair of underground utilities.
• Applicable state and local vehicle ordinances.
• Traffic laws, rules involved in vehicle/equipment operation, and basic traffic control/barricade procedures.
• General public works or utility construction methods, techniques, and practices.

• Operating and maintaining electronic equipment used in locating underground utilities.
• Using GIS mapping systems.
• Using a computer and related software applications.

• Read and interpret utility maps and as-built civil engineering drawings.
• Locate underground utilities using multiple methods of locating.
• Perform mathematical calculations such as algebra using a calculator or computer.
• Understand and carry out written and verbal instructions.
• Operate and maintain small & medium-sized mechanical and electronic equipment and vehicles. Complete paperwork and electronic documentation.
• Communicate and use interpersonal skills to interact with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

• Walking significant distances (1+ miles) each day, often traversing uneven terrain, including grass, gravel, dirt, and roadways, and other various surfaces, and in confined spaces, such as manholes.
• Frequently get in and out of vehicles (50+ times a day) to access different work locations.
• Climbing stairs, ladders, or other structures
• May need to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to access utility lines.
• Lift and carry equipment, which can weigh between 50 and 100 pounds, or occasionally more, over long distances and up several levels in buildings.
• May also need to lift, push, pull, or carry materials related to utility marking.
• Outdoor work in all weather conditions, which can include extreme temperatures, rain, and snow.
• Repetitive tasks like operating electronic devices, using hand tools, and marking utilities.
• Good hand-eye coordination and the ability to use hand tools which are essential.
• Specific vision abilities, such as close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) throughout the day.
• May encounter hazardous environments, such as construction sites, and need to be aware of potential dangers.
• May involve moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, noxious gases, odors, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, intense noises, and travel.

• Receives all locate tickets from the Georgia 811 Utilities Protection Center.
• Navigates the internet, GIS mapping, and physical mapping systems in accordance with each individual ticket.
• Marks all UGA utilities where UGA-owned utilities will conflict with proposed excavation.
• Responds to PRIS (positive response information system) within the 811 Dig Law allotted timeframe.
• Emails necessary communication to ticket requesters, contractors, etc.
• Ability to interpret as-builts and engineer drawings.
• Ability to participate in emergency on-call duty rotation every third week, additionally as required.

• Receives annual training to maintain current knowledge of the GA Legislature's annual changes affecting UPC, GUFPA, GPSC, and GA 811 law changes (i.e., Dig Laws).
• Maintains current knowledge of the GA PSC, GUFPA, GA 811 operations, and utility industry changes.

• Respond to in-house excavators and contract excavators needing assistance pre/post locate.
• Ability to participate in emergency on-call duty rotation