Utilities Locator

Come Join the City of Bellevue!

Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the Hiring Process section below to learn more.

New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint however we may go slightly higher based on experience internal equity and market.

Under general supervision a Utility Locator identifies locates and marks the location of City owned subsurface utilities in a timely manner including Water Wastewater and Surface Water infrastructure to minimize accidental damage or disruption of service due to construction excavation activities. Locators within Utilities are responsible for exercising expert onsite judgement interpretation of occasionally incomplete mapping and as-built data knowledge and use of locating software coordination with multiple external agencies and private contractors to prevent damage to Bellevues system operation of handheld locating equipment drafting of redline map corrections archive research and responding to customer service requests. This position as a Locator will perform general duties as assigned with a primary task to act as a member of the Utility Locating group.

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include any combination of the following tasks:

• Accurately locate and mark water mains valves and services.
• Accurately locate and mark wastewater mains and side sewers.
• Accurately locate and mark all publicly owned surface water infrastructure.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other utility locators engineers planners inspectors and contractors.
• Utilize Irthnet cloud computing software to receive track and provide return notifications of locate requests.
• Knowledgeable and proficient with electronic locating equipment tools such as radio frequency locating receivers and metal detectors.
• Respond to customer requests.
• Perform redline edits to update inaccuracies on Utility grid maps.
• Work as a team member within the locate group to assure success for all.
• Respond to Emergency Locate requests.
• Avoid unnecessary responses to requests due to knowledge of past locates and construction activities in area of responsibility.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• The physical layout and features of City streets utilities systems and other physical systems pertinent to the Citys Utility infrastructure.
• Various Federal State and City guidelines that are applicable to the work done in the assigned division.
• Self-manage daily locate workload; organize and prioritize work; be aware of due dates and deadlines for locates and manage workload accordingly.
• Ability to properly set up and maintain proper Traffic Control Devices to safely complete work.
• Basic engineering and construction terminology practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of Utility Codes and Engineering Standards
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with Engineers Inspectors Planners Contractors and other City staff.
• Ability to interpret as-built drawings construction plans and drawings and any additional information available to accurately locate the systems.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Ability to work as a close team member to other locators in the work group.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Skilled in the use of various electronic locating devices.
• Knowledgeable concerning the hazards of excavating underground utilities.
• Basic mathematical principles.
• Knowledge of how to fill out and file DIRT reports for breaks and violations.
• Knowledge of Washingtons Underground Facility Law RCW 19.122 and any changes which occur.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of two years experience in maintenance and repair of underground utilities involving some responsibility for reading and interpreting project plans blueprints quarter section and plat maps or related materials.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a flagging card within 6-months of hire.
• Must have a valid Washington drivers license by date of hire.

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to negotiate rough terrain and lift up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to walk long distances each day entering and exiting a vehicle multiple times each hour.
• Must work outdoors in all manner of weather conditions year-round.

HIRING PROCESS
The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name address and other demographics. To help us please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

• Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
• We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage unless otherwise stated in the job description.
• Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter resume writing sample and references.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• All positions require the completion of references checks including at least one prior supervisor.
• Some positions may require completion of a criminal background checkprior to start employment
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial drivers license (CDL) licensures or additional certifications.

At the City of Bellevue youll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions our interactions and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service Stewardship Commitment to Employees Integrity Innovation and Diversity Equity & Inclusion. Youll work in an environment that is innovative collaborative future focused and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. Its what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work live and explore.

Have we piqued your interest yet Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status national origin genetic information disability age veteran status or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office at or .If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.

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