UTILITY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Position Description

Objectives

1. Locates underground electrical distribution lines as requested from the Mississippi #811 Call Center and any other parties, internal or external, to prevent damage to the lines during excavation projects and to allow excavators to work safely.

Reporting Relationships

1. Reports to Columbus Maintenance Crew Leader.

III. Responsibilities and Authorities

• Performs the following activities unique to this position:

• Accurately locates and marks underground electrical distribution lines and photographs the marked location for documentation purposes.

• Prepares and maintains time sheets and records for each locate performed.

• Reports all NESC code violations or maintenance needs as encountered to supervisor.

• Assists the maintenance department as needed.

• Inspects underground cable routes for any hazard conditions and promptly reports needed repairs.

• Receives locate requests via Mississippi 811(telephone calls or e-mail), supervisor and other 4-County employees.

Position Specifications

Education: High School Graduate or GED.

Experience: Minimum of two years of electric distribution utility experience. Preferred experience in operating an underground electrical line locator device.

Job Knowledge: Must be competent in reading and interpreting computerized electrical distribution maps. Experience is required in construction practices and techniques related to the electric distribution industry. Must be able to understand and comply with all safety requirements in 4-County's Safety Manual.

Abilities & Skills: Exercise independent judgment and plan daily work in a logical method. Communicate effectively with professional and technical staff, representatives of other agencies, and the public, and prepare clear, concise correspondence and reports.

Work independently; read and interpret engineering plans and specifications; meet with contractors and others on matters of locating underground electrical lines; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Proficient in the use of personal computers, Partner Mapping software, and be physically able to perform locating functions, which require bending, stooping, lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds, acute visual precision, extensive walking often on unlevel terrain and in marshy, muddy areas. Must be able to withstand temperature extremes for extended periods of time. Must be able to transport people and equipment to job site, requiring a valid driver's license. Must have the ability to train others, build teamwork, and maximize the productivity level of others.

Working Conditions: Outside work in all seasons and under varying conditions 90% of the time, with the remaining 10% inside work. This position requires the availability of the employee during bad weather or unusual conditions at all times of the day and night as well as on weekends.