Eastern Municipal Water District is seeking highly motivated individuals to fill two (2) vacancies in our Engineering Services Department for the position of Facilities Location Technician I/II. If you meet the qualifications outlined below, and you are interested in joining a dynamic business environment working with a stellar team of professionals, we encourage you to apply for this excellent employment opportunity.

CLOSING DATE & TIME: Open until filled, first review of applications will be February 18, 2025 after 4:00PM Pacific Time

Under immediate (Facilities Location Technician I) or general (Facilities Location Technician II) supervision, locates and marks the District’s underground facilities in compliance with District policies and mandated requirements; responds to facilities damaged by excavation operations to which the District is a party, investigates and reports to risk management; and performs related duties, as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Facilities Location Technician I: This is the entry-level classification in the Facilities Location Technician series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform routine techniques of underground facility location. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult; close supervision and frequent review of work lessen as an incumbent demonstrates skill to perform the work independently. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the Facilities Location Technician II level but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise.

Facilities Location Technician II: This is the fully qualified journey-level classification in the Facilities Location Technician series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Facilities Location Technician I-level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

This class is distinguished from the Senior Facility Location Technician in that the latter performs the more complex work assigned to the series, such as laying out District facilities from plans and profile drawings, and/or providing technical and functional direction over lower level staff.

Employees in this classification are subject to on-call, which may include rotating-duty schedule, weekends and 24-hour emergency call out with little or no notice.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives immediate (Facilities Location Technician I) to general (Facilities Location Technician II) supervision from the Facilities Location Manager. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

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EMWD’s mission is to deliver value to our diverse customers and the communities we serve by providing safe, reliable, economical and environmentally sustainable services.

EMWD is a leader in sustainability efforts that provide long-term benefits to the environment and establishes EMWD as an industry front-runner in adapting to climate change. We have invested in solar energy programs that provide significant environmental benefits, are modernizing our fleet vehicles to be further reliant on clean energy and have a long-term strategic priority to further reduce our carbon footprint while reducing financial impacts to customers.

Required Skills

Knowledge of:

• Materials, practices and methods involved in the waterworks construction industry.
• Mapping and as-built drawing techniques.
• USA system operations and requirements.
• Land survey methods and techniques to determine district easement and boundaries, facilities and properties.
• Materials, equipment and tools used in maintaining water and sewer lines, meters, meter boxes, hydrants and related facilities.
• Basic principles and practices of supporting technical civil engineering drafting and surveying programs.
• District geographic service area and boundaries/sub-agency boundaries and facilities and the location of underground facilities including lateral sewer connections and water service connections.
• Mandated regulations and USA system and notification processes.
• District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and District staff.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Ability to:

• Read, analyze, document, evaluate and make recommendations on water and sewer facilities reports, service maps, engineering drawings, sketches, diagrams, specifications, land plats and other diagrams.
• Research, locate and mark facilities through the use of technology and/or manual methods.
• Accurately operate a variety of underground substructure locating equipment, GPS, land survey and leak detection equipment.
• Coordinate services with USA and ensure proper notifications.
• Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
• Follow and apply written and oral work instructions.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Required Experience

Any combination of experience and education that provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying, along with the specific licenses/certifications as outlined below:

Experience:

• Facilities Location Technician I: One (1) year of experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of underground pipe lines, or in construction inspection.

• Facilities Location Technician II: Two (2) years of experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of underground pipe lines, or in construction inspection, or one (1) year of experience as a Facilities Location Technician I with the District.

Education:

• Facilities Location Technician I/II: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, supplemented by specialized coursework or training in plumbing, pipefitting or mechanics.

Licenses/Certifications:

• A valid California driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District Vehicle Insurance Policy.
• Competent Locator Certificate desirable.

Knowledge of:

• Materials, practices and methods involved in the waterworks construction industry.
• Mapping and as-built drawing techniques.
• USA system operations and requirements.
• Land survey methods and techniques to determine district easement and boundaries, facilities and properties.
• Materials, equipment and tools used in maintaining water and sewer lines, meters, meter boxes, hydrants and related facilities.
• Basic principles and practices of supporting technical civil engineering drafting and surveying programs.
• District geographic service area and boundaries/sub-agency boundaries and facilities and the location of underground facilities including lateral sewer connections and water service connections.
• Mandated regulations and USA system and notification processes.
• District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and District staff.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Ability to:

• Read, analyze, document, evaluate and make recommendations on water and sewer facilities reports, service maps, engineering drawings, sketches, diagrams, specifications, land plats and other diagrams.
• Research, locate and mark facilities through the use of technology and/or manual methods.
• Accurately operate a variety of underground substructure locating equipment, GPS, land survey and leak detection equipment.
• Coordinate services with USA and ensure proper notifications.
• Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
• Follow and apply written and oral work instructions.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.