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CITY OF MCALESTER

NOTICE OF JOB POSTING

JOB TITLE: LINE LOCATOR

STARTING PAY: \$20.49

DUTIES: See Attached Job Description

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications may be picked up from

City Hall, or completed online at cityofmcalester.com under the JOBS tab.

OPENING DATE: August 13, 2024

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

The City of McAlester is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

LINE LOCATOR

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CITY OF MCALESTER

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: UTILITY LINE LOCATOR

DUTIES

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The essential function of the position within the organization is to support the Engineering

and Utilities Department with line locating, marking and data collection work. Make copies

of plans and specifications and assist and report to Utilities Superintendent with mapping

of utilities.

PRIMARY DUTIES: This list represents the essential tasks performed by the position.

Employees may be assigned additional duties by management as required.

Collects and retains data to perform work.

Ability to research and review utility records and identify utilities from field observation.

Read and interpret utility plans / prints to identify the type and size of underground utilities.

Accurate and organized documentation of lines located, and reports.

Accurate marking of all lines, including fire hydrants, gas, sewer, water, etc.

Ability to use GPS to locate appropriate lines.

Provides mapping of utilities.

Updates maps in conjunction with Engineering

Knowledgeable of basic engineering principles and terminology.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

DATA RESPONSIBILITY: Data Responsibility refers to information, knowledge, and

conceptions obtained by observation, investigation, interpretation, visualization, and

mental creation. Data are intangible and include numbers, words, symbols, ideas,

concepts, and oral verbalizations.

Collects, classifies, and formats data or information.

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PEOPLE RESPONSIBILITY: People Responsibility refers to individuals who have

contact with or are influenced by the position.

Gives information, guidance, or assistance to people which directly facilitates task

accomplishment; may give instructions or assignments to helpers or assistants.

ASSETS RESPONSIBILITY: Assets Responsibility refers to the responsibility for

achieving economies or preventing loss within the organization.

Requires responsibility and opportunity for achieving considerable economies and/or

preventing considerable losses through the management of a large division or minor

department, and/or handling of very large amounts of money.

MATHEMATICAL REQUIREMENTS: Mathematics deals with quantities, magnitudes,

and forms and their relationships and attributes by the use of numbers and symbols.

Uses basic algebra involving variables and formulas and/or basic geometry involving

plane and solid figures, circumferences, areas, and volumes and/or computing discounts

and interest rates.

COMMUNICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: Communications involves the ability to read,

write, and speak.

Reads simple sentences or instructions; writes simple sentences; speaks simple

sentences using basic grammar.

COMPLEXITY OF WORK: Complexity of Work addresses the analysis, initiative,

ingenuity, creativity, and concentration required by the position and the presence of any

unusual pressures.

Performs semi-routine work following procedures, with occasional problems; requires

normal attention for accurate results.

IMPACT OF DECISIONS: Impact of Decisions refers to consequences such as damage

to property, loss of data or property, exposure of the organiz ation to legal liability, or injury

or death to individuals.

Makes decisions with moderate impact - affects those in work unit and may affect public

health and safety.

EQUIPMENT USAGE: Equipment Usage refers to inanimate objects such as

substances, materials, machines, tools, equipment, work aids, or products. A thing is

tangible and has shape, form, and other physical characteristics.

Handles machines, tools, equipment, or work aids involving moderate latitude for

judgment regarding attainment of standard or in selecting appropriate items.

SAFETY OF OTHERS: Safety of Others refers to the responsibility for other peoples