Knowledge of engineering drawings and facility mapping.
Knowledge and interpretation of GA 811/Underground Protection Center guidelines and Georgia Utilities Facilities Protection Act (DIG LAW).
Knowledge in reading and interpreting professionally designed construction drawings
Knowledge of city infrastructure, design, construction, and operation.
Knowledge of computer applications, with iPhone and tablet applications related to the work.
Knowledge of surveying theories and practices.
Knowledge of underground utility locating theory, including electronic, geospatial, and geotechnical.
Knowledge of computers and other modern office equipment.
Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
Skill in reading and interpreting professionally designed construction drawings
Skill in the operation of computers, IPhones, tablets, and other modern office equipment.
Skill in operating Ground Penetrating Radar and Electro-Magnetic Utility Locating equipment.
Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Minimum Standards
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Water and Sewer Planning & Engineering management assigns work in terms of general instructions. The designated supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.
GUIDELINES: Guidelines include federal clean water regulations, Ga 811/Utilities Protection Center guidelines, Georgia
Utilities Facilities Protection Act (DIG LAW) regulations, and city policies. These guidelines often require interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY: The work consists of related technical utilities and locating duties. The volume of work and coordination with other utilities contribute to the complexity of the position, along with compliance with the Georgia Utilities Facilities Protection Act (GUFPA) - State Dig Law.
SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to perform technical duties in the location of underground utilities. Successful performance in this position safeguards the public and utilities from damage.
PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city employees, contractors, developers, engineering consultants, State Public Service Commission, GA 811 Staff, and members of the general public.
PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, explain services, provide services, and resolve problems.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed while walking, intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, or crouching. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguishes between shades of color.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed outdoors. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, and occasional cold or inclement weather. The work requires the use of protective devices, such as masks, goggles, or gloves.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: None.
