Utility Locator I - Asset Management
Utility Locator I - Asset Management
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- Utility Locator I - Asset ManagementThe City of Colorado Springs is ready to welcome a Utility Locator I to the Assest Management team! As a Utility Locator I you will support the City of Colorado Springs Utility Locate Program which is responsible for identifying locating and marking the location of all City-owned underground facilities to allow safe excavation and minimize damage and disruption of service.City-owned underground facilities include irrigation and stormwater fiber traffic signal power electricity (normally limited to lighting or other Park features) and communications installations.
Benefits Offered: - Paid Time Off: Vacation Sick and Holidays
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
- PERA Retirement
- Employee Medical Clinic and Pharmacy
- Wellness Programs Fitness Classes and Gym Discounts
- Medical Management Programs
- Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Long Term Care
- HRA and Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
- Read more about our many benefits at: Type: Full-time; Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: MondayFriday 6:30 AM3:00 PM. On-call every 5th week (Wednesday to Wednesday) with shift differential pay during on-call duty
Hourly Salary:$24.02 - $28.84Were an accredited pay equity employer!
Your starting pay will be within the posted hiring range based on your years of experience and education. As an employee with the City of Colorado Springs there is room to grow! Click this link to view the salary range for this position: 2025 Salary Schedule
About the Team:
The Utility Locates Team protects underground assets that provide services to our parks city buildings stormwater infrastructure and traffic signals. These assets are extremely valuable and if damaged during construction can negatively impact service delivery and increase costs.
Our Utility Locators are responsible for protecting over 141000 underground assets underneath the Citys 6165 lane miles of roadway public and private property right of ways and parks.Our team serves with integrity accountability transparency leadership innovation and persistent community engagement. We will operate as caring community members dedicated to the pursuit of excellence safety and the quality of life of Colorado Springs residents.
More information on our Utility Locates TeamAs an Utility Locator I you will:- Maintain and update records
- Read and interpret maps and construction drawings to accurately mark utility lines
- Create charts and drawings to display various utility lines using GIS or other specialized computer software
- Submit map updates as necessary
- Complete marks and locate requests to facilitate safe excavation during construction activities
- Respond to customer complaints
- Interact with contractors coworkers the general public and other outside agencies to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to coordinate the location of utility lines
- Communicate verbally and in writing with customers and contractors
- Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations
- Attend guided training online or with team members to advance skill level with locate techniques and best practices
- Compliance reviews will be conducted onsite for locate techniques
- Complete locate requests to facilitate safe excavation
- Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specifications on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
Knowledge of:- GIS software
- Pertinent federal state and local laws codes and regulations
Ability to:- Willingness to learn new job skills as needed to help the team move forward
- Foster a positive friendly and rewarding team environment
- Handle multiple tasks and emergencies simultaneously while maintaining a professional demeanor
- Possess the ability to understand and act appropriately when provided with brief oral and/or written instructions about complex matters
- Safely operate assigned equipment and vehicle
- Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Minimum Qualifications
- Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED)
- One year of full-time professional experience in locating maintenance or a related field
- Possess or obtain upon hire and maintain a valid non-probationary Colorado drivers license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges
Substitutions:We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences.Each year of further education can be substituted for each year of relevant work experience and each year of additional relevant work experience can be substituted for each year of required education.We encourage all to apply! Preferred Qualifications
The followingqualifications are notbut they are considereddesirable.If youpossessany of the preferred qualifications please include specific details in your application. This information may be used toidentifya top group of applicants.- Prior experience that demonstrates basic mapping skills
Additional Information
Please contact Jamie Garcia at or for any questions about this position.
Physical Demands:Exerting 50 -100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly.Environmental Conditions/Frequency
Primary Work Environment Outdoors
Extreme Temperature Occasionally
Wetness and Humidity Occasionally
Respiratory Hazards Occasionally
Noise and Vibrations Frequently
Physical Hazards Frequently
Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards Frequently
Exposure to Communicable Diseases Never
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.
The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position area of assignment and specific job assignments including shift differential pay differential acting or lead special assignment hazard pay longevity cell phone allowance uniform allowance relocation awards standby call out compensatory time off tuition overtime extra duty incentive holiday premium proficiency and vacation sell back.
NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities knowledge skills and abilities associated with the position.
The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1 H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Apply to Join Our TeamCompleting your application in full including the entire work experience section will assist Human Resources in the applicant screening process. Your application may not be considered if all of the information requested for each employer you list is not provided.
Applicants may redact information from their resumes certifications transcripts or any other additional application materials that identify the applicants age date of birth or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
We encourage candidates with out-of-state credentials to inquire about expedited processing of Colorado licensing with the Colorado Occupational Credential Portability information can be found at the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Licensing Portability page
Our Government Jobs application system does not allow you to edit your application after it has been submitted for a position. If you want to make changes you may submit another application prior to the positions closing date and time listed in the job posting. HR will review the last application you submit for a position.
The Citys job classifications including physical demands and descriptions can be found on theColorado Springs Class Specifications page
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