Locator, Elec Dist - Field Ops

POSITION TITLE:  Locator, Elec Dist - Field Ops   (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)
DEPARTMENT:  Light & Power
LOCATION:  Utilities Service Center Building A
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:  Full-Time Regular
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE:   $35,200.00 - 52,800.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)

Located against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and home to Colorado State University (CSU), the City of Fort Collins offers a diverse culture, educated and engaged citizens, outdoor recreation, bicycles, breweries, historic charm, and a thriving economy. Throughout the year, live music and entertainment, as well as great local dining, can be found throughout the historic downtown area. Fort Collins offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a larger city.  

The City’s long list of acknowledgements includes:  

• No. 8 Top 25 Best-Performing Large Cities (Yahoo Finance 2016)
• “Top Ten Websites” Best of The Web Awards (Center for Digital Government – September 2016)  
• Top 10 Healthiest Cities" (Livability.com - April 2015)
• No. 13 “Best Place to Live” (Livability.com - September 2015)
• No. 9, and “One of the Top 10 Best Places to Retire” (CBS Money Watch - February 2012)

Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?

-   Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, children) – eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire

-   Paid vacation, paid holidays, and sick days 

-   Retirement + company matching – after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting

-   Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both  

-   Employee Assistance Program: counselling, legal, financial assistance

-   Life insurance, short-term and long term disability 

-   Wellness program, workout facilities 

-   Employee/family Onsite Health Clinic 

-   Personal & professional learning opportunities including supervisory and leadership development; plus career mobility

-   Collaborative work environment

SUMMARY

Responsible for electronic detection of all underground facilities owned by the City of Fort Collins. Includes electric, water/wastewater, storm drain, traffic signals, fiber and phone.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Using maps, blueprints, construction plans, etc., locates underground lines and cables.
• Marks and documents location of electric, water, wastewater, stormwater, traffic, fiber optic and telephone cables.
• Operates and maintains electronic location equipment.
• Operates power tools.
• Routinely locates and works in close proximity to high voltage electric distribution lines and equipment.
• Follows City, APPA, and Electric Utility personnel safety regulations and procedures.
• Provides exceptional internal and external customer service, Maintains cooperative and compatible working relations with internal and external customers, employees, contractors, and managers.
• Acts as a troubleshooter for the utility after hours, during emergencies, and on weekends.
• Works overtime when required.
• Tracks inventory.
• Maintains records, documents, maps, and database.
• May oversee, direct and train the work of temporary employees. 
• May be required to assist distribution crews with outage/emergency situations or during periods of decreased work load.

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