Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $70,949.84 - $97,805.24
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
retirement plans
Employee Assistance Programs
Training and development opportunities
Paid holidays
Job Description
The City of Burbank is a vibrant and dynamic municipal government entity known for providing exceptional public services to its residents and businesses. Located within the thriving Los Angeles metropolitan area, Burbank prides itself on creating a safe, well-maintained, and functioning urban environment that supports the needs of a diverse community. The Burbank Water and Power (BWP) department is a vital part of this ecosystem, dedicated to reliable and efficient utility service delivery, including electricity and water provision in an environmentally responsible manner. Recognized for fostering a collaborative work culture and offering opportunities for professional growth, the City attracts dedicated... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent
- three years of recent experience as a Utility Locator or equivalent including at least one year of leadership experience
- valid California Class C driver’s license or equivalent at time of appointment
- respiratory protection compliance and confined space entry certification
- ability to respond to after-hour emergency calls including weekends and holidays
- physical strength, agility, and endurance to perform duties
- ability to lift and carry tools and equipment up to 50 pounds for up to 50 feet
Job Qualifications
- High school graduation or equivalent
- three years of recent experience as a Utility Locator or equivalent
- at least one year of demonstrated leadership capability
- knowledge of applicable safety codes, rules, practices, regulations, and procedures
- basic computer utilization and computer programs
- underground construction practices
- underground service alert procedures
- utility underground substructure environment
- safe operation of underground construction equipment
- procedures associated with trenching, backfilling, and compaction of trenches and excavations
- various types of utility locator equipment
- high voltage electrical overhead and underground distribution systems and associated safe work practices
- mathematical proficiency
- basic electrical concepts
- basic water utility concepts
- computer-based and paper maps, charts, diagrams, and associated symbols
- work order accounting procedures
- principles and practices of supervision
- basic principles of customer service
- spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Job Duties
- Supervises, coordinates and ensures the accuracy and timeliness of work assignments for employees
- organizes, assigns, and schedules workload among employees
- provides clear work instructions
- oversees, searches, locates, and identifies all BWP underground facilities including primary duct banks, secondary conduits, street light circuits, fiber optic and supervisory cable paths, water pipes, and direct buried cables
- marks the identified underground facilities by use of marking chalk and/or marking paint
- marks and identifies the located devices as appropriate by utilizing supplied maps, prints, available equipment, and established techniques
- advises and directs others on the safe and proper methods of digging in the proximity of high and low voltage electrical cables and other underground facilities, and on the proper use and type of equipment that may be used when digging around BWP underground facilities
- performs traffic control and mediation
- performs quality control of location identification by recording evidence of marking via digital photography
- accesses confined spaces, energized environments, and secured areas
- reads, understands, and interprets blueprints, engineering drawings, and water and electrical plans
- oversees, prepares, and/or maintains routine work records and necessary reports
- participates in annual training as needed
- coordinates budget preparation
- supervises, trains, and evaluates employees
- makes effective recommendations regarding promotion, transfer, and disciplinary action up to and including termination
- drives on City business
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