Hdd Locator

Salary : $37,204.96 Annually

Location : Georgia 31701, GA

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 24-03-004

Department: Utility Operations

Division: HDD

Opening Date: 09/10/2024

The Position

The purpose of this classification is to correctly locate, identify and mark underground distribution power systems.
May locate gas, and water lines/main as required.
Duties

Performs work functions associated with identifying, locating, marking and recording underground residential distribution power systems.


May perform manual work functions associated with power distribution maintenance, construction, and repair of power distribution systems, (which may include assisting with laying/installing pipe, boring under roads/driveways, pouring concrete, trimming tree limbs and bushes, digging holes or trenches, driving ground rods, shoveling materials, lifting/moving heavy materials, flagging traffic, etc.).


May operate a directional drill to install conduit/cable to support electrical and telecommunications networks; may install potable water lines and high/low pressure gas lines.


Operates an electronic locating device to properly navigate drill head.
Calculates percentages of elevation to navigate drill head over, under or around objects.
Communicates with Drill Operator to properly navigate drill head with damaging existing utilities while maintaining proper NESC Clearances for Underground Residential Distribution power cables and conduits.


Reads, analyzes and interprets draft plans and maps.


Maintains records of conduit installations, documents locations of Electronic Marking devices, and maintains a current working knowledge of UPC, PSC and Local laws governing locating and protecting underground and overhead electrical utility systems.


Organizes daily ticket routing to achieve maximum efficiency; reviews tickets before and after all locates.


Maintains and stores records of locates for the appropriate span of time.


Operates a variety of equipment, machinery, and tools including a pipe horn and cable locator, metal detector/locator, shovel, probe rod, sledge hammer, striping machine/equipment, level survey rod, computer, fax machine, calculator, etc.


Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep machinery, equipment and tools in operable condition (e.g.
inspecting equipment, checking fluid levels, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, washing/cleaning equipment, cleaning work areas, etc.
); monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.


Performs safe work practices while working around energized electrical lines and apparatus.


Prepares and/or completes various forms, correspondence, reports, work sheets, time sheets, and other documents.


Receives various forms, reports, work sheets, maps, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards and/or maintains as appropriate.


Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information; takes and relays messages; responds to requests for service.


Responds to routine requests for information from employees, officials, the public or other individuals.


Provides emergency assistance and/or backup coverage to other employees or departments as needed.


ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by three (3) to five (5) years previous experience and/or technical training in Hydraulic Directional Drilling, utility construction and/or maintenance.
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's License with appropriate endorsements.
Must have general knowledge of electronic locating devices and how they operate.
Locating Certification desirable.
Core Competencies & ADA Compliance

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to calculate, compute, summate, and/or tabulate data and/or information.
Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.


Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations.


Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate and control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and rapid adjustments.


Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to communicate a variety of reference data and information.


Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may require ability to utilize principles of fractions and/or interpret graphs.


Functional Reasoning: Requires ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.
Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action.


Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.


ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: Tasks involve regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that generally involve lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).


Sensory Requirements: Some tasks may require the ability to perceive and discern colors or shades of colors, sounds, odors, depths, textures.
Some tasks require visual perception and discernment.


Environmental Factors: Tasks risk exposure to such adverse environmental conditions as high pressure gas & water lines, fiber optic cables, insects, poisonous plants, animals, dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, traffic hazards, toxic agents and chemicals, electric currents, disease, raw sewage, blood, or pathogenic substances.


The City of Albany, Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Albany, Georgia will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.


Employer Paid: Vacation Pay, Sick Pay, Holiday Pay, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Defined Benefit Retirement Plan

Optional:Vision Insurance, Short Term Disability Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, 457(b) Plan

Whole Life Insurance, Critical illness Insurance, Discounted YMCA Membership

01

How many years of training and/or experience do you have involving in Hydraulic Directional Drilling?
0-2 Years 2-5 Years 5-10 Years 10 Year or more

02

Do you possess a valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License (CDL) including appropriate endorsement(s)?
Yes No

03

Do you possess three (3) to five (5) years previous experience and/or technical training in Hydraulic Directional Drilling, utility construction and/or maintenance?
Yes No

Required Question