Field Locates Technician

Please follow this link to apply: https://waterloofiber.bamboohr.com/careers/28

JOB TITLE: FIELD LOCATES TECHNICIAN

DEPARTMENT: OPERATIONS        

REPORTS TO: OSP ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR           

SUPERVISES: N/A     

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT           

SALARY: Up to $24/hour based on experience      

APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 2, 2024

Position Summary:

This position serves as part of the operations team for the Waterloo Municipal Communications Utility, DBA, Waterloo Fiber, an Internet Service Provider (ISP), and reports to the OSP Engineering Supervisor.  Our Field Locates Technicians spend their workday on the go, working independently and with the use of a company-provided vehicle. 

Within the framework of governing federal, state, and local laws and policies, the position exercises latitude and independence in the performance of assigned projects and tasks. This Field Locates Technician role is responsible for sound judgment, thoroughness, and competence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive utility tickets daily, schedule, locate and mark Waterloo Underground Facilities.
• Notify vendor, via internet, daily, that facilities have been marked or located.
• Respond quickly to Emergency Locates.
• Assist Waterloo crews in locating underground facilities.
• Meet with excavators, as required, to assist with facilities marking, identification and location/depth.
• Read and understand utility maps, prints, and aerial imagery to assist in identification of underground facilities.
• Prioritize work activities by reviewing all locate requests to determine travel route and timelines.
• Operate handheld detection equipment in the designed manner.
• Periodically remove and replace manhole lids, weighing between 100- and 300-pounds, using a manhole cover removal tool.
• Mark the location of underground facilities on roadways, private property, and other locations, as appropriate and needed, using required spray paints, flags and other equipment.
• Accurately and consistently wear safety gear, and operate safety equipment, provided.
• Daily contact with utility managers, crews, homeowners, and contractors discussing locate issues.
• Review existing or incoming data for currency, accuracy, usefulness, quality, and completeness of documentation.
• Convert data collected from field operations into GIS database with proper and accurate spatial location.
• Operate handheld GPS units in the designed manner.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

• Minimum of one year's experience in operating underground locating equipment, preferred but not necessary.
• Must have a valid drivers’ license, drive extensively, and get in-and-out of vehicle repeatedly.
• Any state required training.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be able to distinguish between utility color codes (American Public Works Association Uniform Color Codes for temporary marking of underground utilities) used to identify existing underground utilities.
• Demonstrate understanding of local?utility system.
• Demonstrate good time management skills to plan and accomplish assigned workload.
• Must have solid verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work independently and professionally in a diverse and stressful environment.
• Complete and document work activities using laptop computer and transmit completed tickets on a timely basis to the company's mainframe.
• Good communications skills with managers, contractors, utility representatives and homeowners.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Duties are performed both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, lift, climb and perform all other physical movements necessary to the essential functions of the job.
• Must be able to work in all types of terrain and hazards (grass, gravel, ditches, etc.), all types of environments (construction sites, highways, industrial, private property, etc.) and all types of weather conditions.
• Ability to periodically lift items up to 100 pounds.
• Work on-call hours and some overnight travel, as needed.

Other Duties:

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the employees assigned to this job title. This is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees will be expected to perform duties that do not appear on the job description. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

EEO Statement Waterloo Fiber is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.

Benefits:

• Incentive Pay
• IPERS
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, Personal, and Sick Time

A.A./E.E.O.

Minority, female & disabled individuals are encouraged to apply.