Senior Utilities Locator Technician

This is lead supervisory and participatory technical work conducting field inspections and research to document and respond to requests from Florida Sunshine State One Call Center (SSOCOF) to locate and mark the City’s underground potable water, reclaimed water, storm water, wastewater, fiber optic, and street light electrical facilities at various locations throughout the City’s service areas within time requirements specified in the Underground Facility Damage Prevention and Safety Act, Chapter 556, Florida Statutes. Work includes accessing and using computerized Web based ticket management software and emails and monitoring, assigning and distributing locate tickets to ensure balance of workload between a team of technicians. Ensures that all required maintenance of assigned vehicles and equipment is performed and monitors inventory for crews and advises supervisor on equipment and supply needs. May train and instruct crew members on most efficient and safe use of locating tools, proper operational work methods, procedures and safety precautions developed by supervision. Will assist with utility damage hit investigations and provide documented findings to supervision. Work also requires considerable public contact; knowledge of the City’s geography; sound independent judgment; the ability to read maps and plans; skill in the use of electronic pipe locating equipment, shovels, probing rods, and measuring instruments; skill in the use of a personal computer and keyboard; and may participate in the selection, promotion, placement, appraisal, training, safety and discipline of assigned personnel as delegated.

Salary: $26.81 - $37.40 Hourly

Close Date: 11-25-2025 (11:59 PM)

Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:

• Possess a valid high school diploma or GED equivalency.

• Have considerable experience in the basics of water and/or wastewater utility operation, construction and underground utility locating.

• Possess and maintain a valid Driver License.

• Be able to successfully carry out written and oral instructions and work independently.

• Be able to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.

• Be able to handle customer-related concerns and issues when escalated by staff professionally and with tact.

• Have some supervisory experience.

• Be skilled in the use of a personal computer to conduct research, access the internet and use specialized software.

• Be able to understand utility maps and construction drawings and determine dimensions from scaled drawings.

• Be able to maintain accurate records, logs, and reports.

• Be able to draw-out schematic sketches of underground pipe alignments.

• Be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions.

• Be able to bend, stoop and walk over uneven ground for two (2) miles at a time.

• Acknowledge this position is designated as Emergency Critical (EC) and if hired into the position, an applicant must be immediately available to the department before, during, and after a declared emergency and/or disaster.

Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:

• Have some knowledge of underground facilities such as pipes, valves, fittings, meters, manholes, services, etc.

• Have good knowledge of basic mathematics and field survey, including the ability to calculate slopes, elevations, and depths.

• Are skilled in troubleshooting and resolving problems.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.

The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.