4.8. SR 01-02-2018 EGty1� ,.,�� Request for Action
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To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 4.8
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Consent January 2, 2018 Lauren Wipper, Human Resource Representative
Item Description Reviewed by
Locate Technician Position Description Suzanne Fischer, COD Director
Matt Stevens,Wastewater Chief Operator
Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Action Requested
Approve,by motion, the Locate Technician position description.
Background/Discussion
The 2018 approved budget includes the new position of Locate Technician in the Wastewater division.
Attached is the position description for Council review. The position was scored for placement in the
pay plan to pay grade 4. Following approval of the position description,we will go to market to fill the
position.
Financial Impact
This position is included in the approved 2018 budget.
Attachments
■ Locate Technician Position Description
The Elk River Vision
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service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity INAMIRE1
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of Elk River
City of
Elk Locate Technician
RiVer Position Description
Department: Immediate Supervisor:
Wastewater Chief Wastewater Operator
Pay Grade: FLSA Status: Last Updated: (date)
4 Non-Exempt New Position 1/2018
Positions Supervised:
N/A
Position Summary
The Locate Technician,in compliance with Gopher State One,is responsible to identify and mark
buried utility lines by referencing maps and using specific locating equipment. The candidate must
be motivated to work independently and demonstrate good time management skills to plan and
accomplish assigned work load as required.
Essential Functions
1. Performs Locate activities for the City of Elk River.
A. Uses utility maps, as-built civil engineering drawings, aerial maps, GIS, and various pipe and
electronic locating equipment.
B. Utilizes stakes, flags, and/or paint to mark the location of underground utilities.
C. Verifies field information and notifies the designated city departments regarding updates and
corrections to the GIS database.
D. Maintains professional contact with city staff, crews, contractors and residents on locate
issues.
2. Performs Administrative activities.
A. Prepares various reports, forms, and memos to document work completed and problems
encountered and/or resolved.
B. Review existing or incoming data for accuracy, usefulness, quality, and completeness of
documentation.
C. Investigates and prepares detailed written documentation on excavations that result in
damage to underground utilities.
3. Performs Wastewater maintenance activities.
A. Provides support and backup to the collection system staff.
B. Operates and maintains mechanical and electronic equipment.
C. Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
D. Assists in shut down of mains for repairs or connections.
E. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
4. Performs other essential job duties.
A. Regular and timely work attendance.
B. Follows all safety procedures and participates in safety training.
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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
❑ Ability to prioritize work activities by reviewing all locate requests to determine travel route
and timelines.
❑ Ability 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 drive extensively and get in-and-out of vehicle repeatedly,walk several miles per
day.
❑ 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.
❑ Ability to mark locations of underground assets on roadways,private property, and other
locations, as appropriate and needed, using required spray paints, flags and other equipment.
❑ Ability to work outside normal business hours as needed for emergency responses.
❑ Ability to periodically remove and replace manhole covers with a manhole cover removal
tool.
Minimum Qualifications
❑ High school diploma or equivalent.
❑ Six months utility construction and/or locating background (or training).
❑ Basic understanding of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) concepts.
❑ Valid MN driver's license and good driving record.
❑ Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License with Air Brake Endorsement or ability to obtain
within six months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
❑ Utility locating experience.
❑ Snow plowing experience.
This Position Description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is within the City of Elk River's discretion
to assign additional duties and responsibilities or remove duties and responsibilities at any time.
This Position Description does not constitute a Contract of Employment.
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