Utilities Locator I/II - Temporary

CITY EQUITY STATEMENT
The City of Westminster welcomes diverse candidates from the broadest base possible. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the job-someone who belongs, not just fits. We value life and professional experiences, recognizing equivalent combinations of knowledge skills and education.

Aligned with our city SPIRIT values, the successful candidate will have a passion and commitment to serving a diverse population of residents and must respect and uphold the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.

We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for this role, even if you believe you have a less traditional background than described we invite you to apply.

POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION

The Utilities Locator I/Utilities Locator II - Temporary position manages the City’s utility locate program and requests from Colorado 811 by identifying, locating, and marking the location of City utilities (e.g. potable water, non-potable water, and fiber optic) to avoid damage, injury, and interruption of service during construction. This is a temporary (up to three (3) years), full time, benefited position in our Public Works and Utilities Department, in the Asset Management/GIS Section.

It is a mandatory requirement for this position to provide after-hours support. This is a safety-sensitive position. Operating Hours for this position are Monday through Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with occasional Friday shifts as needed.

This is a full time, benefited, temporary position and will last for a duration of up to three (3) years. The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage, and reward benefited employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee’s level of proficiency and usage.

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES/GENERAL COMPETENCIES

The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service - People - Integrity - Respect - Innovation - Teamwork).

This position supports the goals of the Public Works and Utilities Department, which maintains and enhances the safety and well-being of the community by providing exceptional water and wastewater service, and maintaining the City’s extensive network of street infrastructure. The department continuously strives to meet the needs of the community by constantly focusing on customer service, efficient and effective utilization of resources, safety, innovation, and teamwork.

Every employee is accountable to:

• Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority
• Communicate with customers to ensure that, where possible, they are satisfied, and that their needs are being addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback
• Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization's mission and vision
• Exhibit pride in self, the department, the city, and the community; conduct self in a professional manner
• Demonstrate integrity and builds trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty, and ethical behavior
• Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner
• Support/promote change; demonstrate flexibility, and take calculated risks when appropriate
• Participate in personal growth opportunities, and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization
• Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered
• Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities, and helping others achieve objectives
• Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity, and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences

GENERAL COMPETENCIES
Citywide - Every employee in this position is accountable to:

• Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitments
• Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses, and target areas for personal self-development
• Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks
• Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions
• Achieve goals, and handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently
• Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communications
• Demonstrate accountability for work, and take ownership in job performance
• Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product

Job Specific - Every employee in this position must be able to:

• Demonstrate ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens, the public, and contractors
• Use judgment and initiative in developing work methods and solutions
• Build positive relationships and rapport with other team members
• Demonstrate knowledge of safety practices common to hazards such as confined space, traffic control, fall protection, proper PPE
  
  

JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Tasks
1. Perform utility locates, including:

• Must be knowledgeable with the use of locate equipment
• Work independently on field locating and inspection, making decisions exercising technical judgment, and taking remedial action, when needed, performing necessary field tests to verify compliance and quality assurance with technical standards
• Comply with Colorado’s OneCall Law
• Review locate tickets to ensure requestors are complying with City’s contactor licensing and permitting requirements
• Create maps using GIS software to send in response to Engineering and SUE (subsurface utility engineering) locate ticket requests

2. Communicate with various stakeholders and team members

• Participate in meetings on projects that are assigned which may include construction projects, capital improvement projects, and utility locate specific projects
• Coordinate activities with other departments and divisions to ensure that compliance with all applicable City standards and specifications are met, as it relates to utility locates
• Explain ordinances, codes, regulations, and policies to contractors, homeowners, and other interested parties
• Investigate and answer requests, suggestions, and complaints from superiors and citizens

3. Maintain a valid driver’s license, and a safe driving record; maintain a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement and a DOT physical card when applicable
4. Maintain CPR and basic first aid certifications
5. Maintain regular and punctual attendance
Other Duties and Responsibilities
1. May participate in Public Works and Utilities snow removal program
Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS/PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications
Utilities Locator I:
Required :

• Graduation from high school or completion of GED
• Must possess a valid driver's license, provide proof of a safe driving record, and maintain a safe driving record for continued employment
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in the operation of utility locate equipment used in utilities locating

Preferred :

• Experience in utilities operations: wastewater collections and/or water distribution
• Experience in GIS data collection procedures
• Possession of Class A Commercial Driver License with tanker endorsement at time of hire
• CPR/first aid knowledge
• Possession of Utility Locator Certification and/or Colorado Certified Water Professional (CWP)
• Obtain a Commercial Driver License with the following endorsements within six (6) months of hire: Air Brakes, Tanker, and Combination Vehicle/Class A License
• Able to pass a DOT (Department of Transportation) physical upon hire and then every two (2) years after

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.
Physical Requirements
The position is physical in nature and requires sufficient physical strength and stamina to:

• Constantly sit to perform daily office tasks, drive to work sites, and stand on all types of terrain; frequently walk over uneven terrain to perform field work
• Frequently squat, bend, and kneel to perform utility locates or other related tasks Constant stepping up/down to enter and exit vehicles, and climb stairs and ladders; constant actuate mechanism to safely operate vehicles, including standard transmission
• Normal vision and hearing are needed to perform inspections, office tasks, and observe work area for potential hazards
• Frequently lift and carry up to 100 pounds 20 feet to move supplies to work sites; occasionally lift 120 pounds to remove manhole covers from ground level; occasionally pushing/pulling up to 100 pounds of material and tools; occasionally pushing/pulling greater than 100 pounds to move crates

Utilities Locator II:

• Minimum of five (5) years as a Utilities Locator, or related experience and proficiency in all Utilities Locator I duties, and the possession of a Utility Locator Certification.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed outdoors 75% of the time with constant exposure to extreme temperatures and the remainder of the time indoors. Work is performed year-round with exposure to high voltage in moisture areas and on busy City streets where loud noise or traffic may cause a distraction. Work is very physical in nature and requires a great amount of physical exertion n extreme conditions while working in confined spaces. Exposure to chemicals, fumes, methane gas with limited ventilation, and human and medical waste products also exist. On-call duty is also required for emergency maintenance and snow removal.
Required Materials and Equipment
Utility locate equipment, including all forms of electromagnetic locators.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Background check including employment references, criminal history, and driving record review
• Drug screen
• Physical
• Must be legally entitled to work in the United States

The City of Westminster, Colorado, is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and aims to have its workforce reflect the community.

The City of Westminster offers a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Health and Dental
• Flexible Spending
• Pension/Retirement Plans
• Term Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Survivor Benefits
• Wellness Program
• Career Development Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Leave program that provides for vacation, holidays, sick leave, major illness, and on the job injury

For a more detailed overview of our General Non Exempt employee benefit package:
Benefit Package

The City of Westminster does not participate in the Social Security system. In lieu of Social Security contributions, the city contributes to a 401(a) defined contribution plan on your behalf.

401(a) Contribution Rates:
Employee Mandatory Contribution: 11.5% of your base pay. Contributions are pre-tax and fully vested.
Employer Contribution: 12% of your base pay.

Employer Contribution Vesting Schedule

• Less than 3 years - 0%
• 3 to 4 years - 60%
• 4 to 5 years - 80%
• Over 5 years - 100%
• For employees age 55 and older, the employer contributions are 100% vested

The City of Westminster provides employees with innovative and practical ways to improve their commute through two key features, EcoPass and Commute Benefits powered by Commutrics. EcoPass provides unlimited trips on RTD's core transit services and Commute Rewards allows you to record your trips and get rewards based on your commute mode.

Closing Date/Time: 6/16/2025 8:30 AM Mountain

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• City of Westminster, Colorado

• 303-658-2150

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