Locator, Damage Prevention - Kitchener, Canada - City of Kitchener

City of Kitchener

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Kitchener, Canada

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Description

Locator, Damage Prevention

Competition Number

Job Code
1270
Posting Date
March 12, 2024
Closing Date
March 25, 2024 (at 6:00pm)
Job Status

Permanent Full-TimeThe
City of Kitchener is a vibrant and dynamic city of approximately 270,000, in the heart of southwestern Ontario.

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Position Overview:

Reporting to the Supervisor, Damage Prevention, as the Locator, Damage Prevention, you will be responsible for performing locates for Gas and Water underground infrastructure in accordance with ORCGA requirements and Ontario One Call Regulations

Responsibilities:

Performs and documents gas and water locates of underground pipelines.
Organizes and prioritizes locate requests to maximize efficiency.
Measures and marks located facilities using paint, flags, stake etc.
Communicates changes required to maintain the accuracy of infrastructure management system i.e., CityWorks and ArcReader
Communicates relevant details to construction and maintenance personnel.
Use locating software to create, track, complete and share locates.
Utilize computers, tablets, phones, etc. to receive locates.
Conducts record keeping duties (detail sheets and drawing filing, etc.).
Responds to public and internal gas and water information requests.
Responds to emergency callouts and works overtime as may be required.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Minimum of 2 years' experience of performing natural gas and water infrastructure locates.
Minimum high school diploma with up to one year of postsecondary education.
Must have Ontario Regional Common Ground Alliance Damage Prevention Technician Certification in Natural Gas and Water.
Valid full class 'G' driver's license in good standing.
Demonstrated knowledge of fundamental engineering concepts relating to design and construction process and procedures.
Demonstrated knowledge of CSA Z662 code, traffic control and occupational health and safety
Demonstrated experience interpreting drawings.
Demonstrated locating experience using electronic locating equipment, preferably Radio detection or Metrotech equipment.
Proven mathematical and computing skills (Microsoft Office, Excel, Access, AutoCAD).
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Proven verbal, written and electronic communication skills.
Must be able to work independently with mínimal supervision.
Must have the ability to support and project values compatible with the organization.
Must be willing to be part of rotational oncall schedule, responding to emergency call outs and working overtime as required.
Must successfully complete a medical examination if required.
Must be reliable with a good attitude and employment record.
Please note that as per Human Resources Policy _HUMHIR_110, "Employment of Relatives of Staff Members and Elected Officials":_

- "The immediate relatives of staff of the Human Resources Division, all _Directors,_ General Managers_, or the Chief Administrative Officer and Elected Officials shall not be employed by the City in any capacity._

The immediate relatives of all other Management personnel shall not be employed where such employment would be:_
1. within the same Department in the case of permanent fulltime, temporary full_time and parttime classifications._
2. within the same Division in the case of students."_

Department
Infrastructure Services
Division
Gas and Water Utilities
Union Affiliation
CUPE 791
Number of Positions
1
Hours of Work
35 hours per week
Location

Initial Location
Kitchener Operations Facility
City
Kitchener
Compensation

Salary Range
Effective April 1st - $56,140 - $70,173
Grade/Band
6 (under review)