Utility Locator

Job Description:

Utility Locator

Description

Job Summary:

The incumbent in this position performs utility locates on all existing water and wastewater, stormwater, City fiber, electrical and traffic facilities.

The salary range for this position is $25.42 - $34.32 per hour with a hiring range of $25.42 - $29.87, depending on qualifications and experience. This opportunity will be available to applicants until Thursday May 28, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. M.S.T.

A current resume is required, and a cover letter is preferred.

Loveland Water & Power is seeking an experienced utility locator. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, able to work independently, and is an excellent communicator with the public, contractors, and internal staff. This position has exceptional work-life balance, with working hours between 7am to 3:30pm and no afterhours or weekend work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, locators are assigned a vehicle, a clothing allowance, and perform work within the city boundaries.

Apply today to join more than 800 employees who work to meet the core values of:

• Accountability & Integrity
• Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust
• Collaboration, Innovation
• Safety
• Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness.

Please view our video Working at Loveland to learn more about our exceptional Loveland community and the benefits of working for the City.

Essential Functions:

• Performs locates of City owned utilities including water, wastewater, stormwater, City fiber, electrical and traffic facilities in an accurate and timely manner, and within required tolerances.
• Reviews incoming webTMS locate requests and results positive responses via webTMS platform.
• Provides accurate and updated field information, using a GPS Receiver, to the GIS team to update system maps.
• Provides customer service, information, and answers questions for the general public, internal staff and other utility owners.
• Provides utility location information.
• Communicates in a timely manner with contractors regarding status of locate tickets.

Other Job Functions:

• Ensures compliance with project plans, specifications and the department’s standards and national safety codes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Level and Management Expectations:

• There are no supervisor/manager requirements for this position.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Required: High School/GED.

Experience:

• Required: 1 Year previous locating experience.
• Preferred: Experience working in a municipality setting.

Certifications:

• Required: Valid Driver's License.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the operation of various types of locating equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret utility maps and construction drawings.
• Knowledge of general construction methods.
• Ability to organize and maintain a tightly scheduled workday.
• Ability to interpret digital locate drawings depicting the existing utilities within the proposed digging area.
• Knowledge of safety rules.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Frequent: Moderate to considerable physical effort that includes working from ladders in awkward positions. Frequent use of light or medium weight objects (e.g., 25-50 lbs) and use of medium weight tools.

Working Environment:

• Occasional: Exposure to hazards that are predictable or well protected against.
• Frequent: Exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements.

Additional Working Demands / Conditions:

• Work is generally performed outside during all types of weather, with excessive noise from machines, jackhammers, cut-off saws, and other equipment.
• Moderate physical activity required by moving and positioning objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently.
• Work may involve pulling, pushing, bending, stooping, and kneeling on a frequent basis and walking, climbing, working from ladders and various heights, and on uneven and slippery surfaces.
• Work performed is manually/physically demanding under unfavorable weather conditions.
• Ability to judge distances and coordinate the use of tools and equipment and hear tones from locating equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with contractors and engineering staff in the form of written inspection reports and notification letter.
• Ability to be creative, use good judgment, and handle stressful situations.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Benefit Eligible Benefits Package Includes:

• Two (2) medical plans, Dental, Vision (for self/ spouse/ children)
• Employee Health & Wellness Center (self/family)
• Paid vacation, holidays, and medical leave
• Flexible spending including Dependent Care
• Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term disability, and voluntary Critical Illness Coverage
• Retirement 401a, 457, Roth (pre-& post tax) and company match
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary 529 College Invest program
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities
• Discounted recreation passes
• Employee recognition program
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Market based pay & regular performance reviews
• Local Government employment is eligible for Public Loan Forgiveness Program

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

City of Loveland job descriptions are designed to describe the general nature and level of work necessary to perform well in the job; they are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, and qualifications. City of Loveland job descriptions may be updated periodically, and additional activities, duties or responsibilities may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate.

The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

The City of Loveland participates in E-Verify. In accordance with E-Verify requirements, upon your date of hire the City of Loveland will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify Notice of Participation.Learn more about your right to work. Visit E-Verify.gov for more information.

Employment offers will be conditional on the successful completion of a driving record and criminal history background check.