Line Location Technician - Indian River County Board of County Commissioners : Job Details

Salary: $22.16 HourlyLocation : Vero Beach, FLJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 01887Department: UtilitiesDivision: Water DistributionOpening Date: 02/05/2025Closing Date: Continuous DescriptionUnder the direction of the Lead Line Location Technician, provides skilled and technical field work requiring the accurate and efficient locating of Indian River County Department of Utility Services (IRCDUS) existing underground utilities including water distribution mains and services, reclaimed water mains, wastewater gravity collection mains, force mains, raw water mains, electric and fiber services. This will be done using hand tools, electronic locators, ground penetrating radar, electronic utility GIS systems, atlas maps, and as-built drawings, etc. The position performs a variety of routine and non-routine tasks to include special projects. Working within established policies and procedures, the position requires the ability to learn complex processes quickly and retain information, work independently, prioritize work, identify opportunities for improvement and problem solve, exercise discretion, be highly organized and detail-oriented, and maintain confidential information. Essential Job Duties

• Provides accurate locations of IRCDUS underground utilities in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operates with a high degree of efficiency the various job-related equipment to provide accurate and efficient locates, as requested by customers, contractors, and other IRC departments.
• Physically excavate and probe water mains, valves, and/or services to verify depth, size, and material.
• Properly set up and maintain Maintenance of Traffic as required for safe operation of job duties.
• Keeps accurate time and material records
• Prepares accurate reports for distribution to engineering to provide an accurate update of key maps.
• Update GIS record-keeper if field work conflicts with GIS database.
• Keeps accurate records of work performed for follow-up and feedback to customers, contractors, or other IRC departments.
• Ensures trucks, tools, and equipment are kept clean and ready for use, and the truck is stocked with items needed to perform daily assignments.
• Performs daily vehicle safety checklist before leaving the compound in the morning and upon return at the end of the day.
• Assists other departmental employees, as required.
• Assists in training other departmental employees, as required.
• Performs mentoring duties to new employees, as assigned.
• May be assigned to shift work. May be required to work weekends and holidays. May be required to respond to after-hours calls.
• Will be required to participate in on-call rotation for response to after-hours calls.
• Familiarity and ability to safely load, haul, and unload heavy construction equipment requiring large multi-axel trucks and equipment.
• Familiarity and ability to safely operate large vacuum trucks.

Typical RequirementsEducation/Experience:High school diploma or GED supplemented by additional experience in the operations of semi-sophisticated electronic, computer locating equipment and other industry-standard equipment and a minimum of six (6) months of experience relating to underground utilities.Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations:

• Must possess a Florida Level 3 Water Distribution System Operator License or obtain within eighteen (18) months of employment.
• Must be certified in Backflow testing and repair or obtain within six (6) months of employment.
• Must possess or obtain within the first ninety (90) days of employment a valid Florida Class A Commercial Driver's License with Tanker endorsement.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

• Knowledge of Florida State Statute 556
• Considerable knowledge of water distribution, wastewater collection systems, and all related equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of materials, tools, equipment, and methods commonly used in general advanced activities, particularly in the accurate locating of underground utilities.
• General knowledge of administrative reporting requirements of federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
• Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards, standard safety precautions, safe work methods, and related safety devices associated with a utility company.
• Knowledge of the geographical work area.
• Ability to communicate effectively, and establish and maintain harmonious relationships with supervisors, customers, other employees, other departments, other governmental and regulatory agencies, and the general public, as needed.
• Ability to understand, and follow quickly and accurately brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters.
• Ability to efficiently handle emergencies and multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to operate a computer/laptop/hand-held devices and associated software.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret as-builts, blueprints, diagrams, sketches, construction plans, and key maps of underground utilities systems.
• Ability to accurately prepare reports and keep records.
• Ability to train other departmental employees, as required.
• Ability to perform mentoring duties to new employees, as assigned.
• Ability to maintain good job-related physical condition and health, and sufficient physical strength to perform heavy, manual-type labor encountered in the work area within the limits of sound safety practices.
• May require announced or unannounced overtime work, and the ability to respond to call-outs during non-working hours or emergencies.
• May require shift work on evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Wear personal protective safety equipment including, but not limited to, safety glasses, face shields, hearing protection devices, gloves, safety vests, and hard hats.
• Will be required to work in adverse weather conditions to restore service to customers during emergencies.
• Will be required to work under difficult and strenuous conditions due to the nature of operating underground utilities systems.
• Ability to interpret and complete work order forms and locate tickets in legible handwriting.
• Ability to perform basic math and to read, understand, and utilize tape measure and measuring wheel.
• Ability to accurately mark on the ground the location of service lines using aerosol paint, marking flags, and locate markers.
• Ability to read and comprehend work orders, equipment/tool manuals, safety manuals, and other printed and/or written material as it relates to the job.
• Ability to identify and comprehend colors as they relate to traffic and/or road signs, safety equipment, utility markings, and other utility-related materials.
• Ability to verbally communicate with co-workers and others in the English language both face-to-face, over two-way radio and telephone.
• Ability to hear and understand instructions given in the English language and spoken in a normal tone of voice. Ability to hear approaching heavy equipment and/or verbal warnings given by co-workers while working in the immediate vicinity of heavy equipment that is in operation or other noisy environments. Ability to hear electronically emitted sounds through headphones.
• Ability to work in and efficiently move between standing, bending, kneeling, sitting, and/or squatting positions. May be required at times to move laterally and/or work in such positions for extended periods.
• Ability to do light to heavy lifting (0 to 45 lbs and over), light to heavy carrying (0 to 45 lbs and over), reaching above shoulders, use of fingers, both hands required, climbing, good vision in both eyes, good hearing.
• Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities.
• Attends work regularly and adheres to IRC policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to management with respect to vacation time and time off requests.
• Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant, and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities. Strives to anticipate work to be done, and initiates proper and acceptable direction for completion of work in an efficient manner with a minimum of supervision and instruction.

Supplemental InformationThis job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.JOB DESCRIPTION / ADA ACKNOWLEDGEMENTATTESTATION I understand that a qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.I have read the job description for the above position and understand the job duties, requirements, and responsibilities for the position. I attest that I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined in the job description either with or without accommodation. I understand that if I require accommodation, I will contact the Human Resources Department to request accommodation.If I have any questions about the job duties described in the above job description, I should discuss them with my immediate supervisor or a member of the Human Resources staff.I have discussed any questions I may have had about this job description prior to signing this form.Employees Signature DateEmployees Name (Please Print) Employee NumberEmployees in this class are represented by the Teamsters Local 769 Union. Please review our benefits handbook for an overview of benefits