• Utility Locator

    City of St. Charles (St. Charles, MO)


    St Charles, MO, USA | Hourly | 55,629.19 per year | Full Time

     

    | Medical, Dental, Voluntary Vision, Life and Disability Insurance; FSA; HSA; Retirement and Deferred Compensation programs; Paid Vacation; Paid Holidays; Employee Assistance Programs and Educational Benefits.

     

    Job Title

     

    Utility Locator

     

    Department

     

    Engineering Department

     

    Posting Date

     

    September 4, 2025

     

    Closing Date for Resumes/Applications

     

    Open Until Filled

     

    Salary

     

    $55,629.19/ annually

    Comprehensive, Cost Effective Benefits Package:

    Medical, Dental, Voluntary Vision, Life and Disability Insurance; FSA; HSA; Lagers Pension- L6 Tier and Deferred Compensation program; Paid Vacation; Paid Holidays; Employee Assistance Programs and Educational Benefits.

     

    Exempt/Non-exempt

     

    Non- Exempt

     

    Status

     

    Full time

     

    The purpose of this position is to locate City owned utilities as part of the Missouri One Call System and meet with residents, contractors, developers, other governmental agencies and other utility companies to discuss issues relating to the location of City owned utilities.

     

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

     

    The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties are required and will be assigned.

     

    + Locate City owned utilities as part of the Missouri One Call System including water lines, sewer lines, buried conduit/cable, and others.

    + Meet with other departments, residents, contractors, developers, other governmental agencies and other utility companies to discuss issues relating to City owned utilities.

    + Evaluate and recommend equipment and support needs.

    + Prepare schedule of utility locate activities.

    + Perform field surveys and tests.

    + Prepare reports and document activities.

    + Manage utility location plans, records, and files (electronically and hard copy).

    + Assist in coordination with private utility installation.

     

    Minimum Training and Experience Required

     

    + High School Diploma or equivalent.

    + One year of construction experience or equivalent experience involving construction of underground facilities.

    + Experience locating utilities using the Missouri One Call System is preferred.

    + Ability to read and understand engineering design drawings and utility maps.

    + Ability to operate equipment and machinery with some requiring complex adjustments, such as underground locating equipment, computers, GIS software, calculator, City vehicle, two-way radio and common hand tools.

    + Ability to perform duties in traffic, active construction zones, or other hazardous environments, following proper safety protocol.

    + Ability to communicate orally and in writing with contractors, department personnel, and the general public.

    + Valid motor vehicle operator's license required.

    + Any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, registrations and abilities.

     

    Work Environment

     

    + Generally works in safe and comfortable conditions, but frequently exposed to construction and natural site environmental factors such as temperature variations or extremes, odors, toxic agents, noise, wetness, machinery, electrical currents and/or dust which may cause discomfort and risk of injury . Travel between locations of varying environments is required with a frequent need to individually traverse upon construction and/or natural sites.

    How to Apply:

    Online employment applications can be accessed on our City Website: www.stcharlescitymo.gov

     

    The City of Saint Charles is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify