Utility Locator at City of Greenwood Village

JOB TITLE:                Utility Locator

DEPARTMENT:        Public Works       

SUPERVISOR:          Project Manager II/Senior                             

SALARY RANGE:     $25.34 - $35.58   per hour   

HIRING RANGE:     $25.34 - $30.46   per hour         Commensurate to experience. 

This is a full-time/hourly position

BENEFITS: Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, Life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, retirement plans with matching, employee assistance programs, education reimbursement, recreation reimbursement program, vacation accrual, sick leave and 11 paid holidays.

SCHEDULE/REMOTE/HYBRID:  This position may involve working a variety of schedules, including evenings.  Remote and/or hybrid schedules are not available. However, flexible scheduling may be discussed upon hire and supervisor approval.

RELOCATION:  This position is located in Greenwood Village, Colorado. Relocation assistance is not provided. 

REQUIREMENTS:  One to three years of progressively responsible experience in related field, construction and utility experience preferred. Education equivalent to a high school diploma. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Colorado driver's license, in accordance with Colorado law, and a driving record satisfactory to obtain coverage by the City's insurance carrier.  

Accepting applications until 2:00 pm, Friday, November 7, 2025, or when position is filled.

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The City of Greenwood Village welcomes your application for our Utility Locator position within our Public Works Department. The purpose of this position is to accurately identify, mark, and record Greenwood Village’s underground infrastructure in a timely manner. The Utility Locator will build relationships, communicate and coordinate locate tasks with internal and external customers to ensure a safe and well-organized community.

As a municipal organization, Greenwood Village is a provider of emergency services. Some emergency situations, including weather-related emergencies, may necessitate Greenwood Village employees to assist in areas of work that may not be directly related to the employee’s specific job function, but which will be within the physical capabilities, training, and skills of the employee.

Essential Functions:

A. Field Locating Tasks

• Build positive relationships with internal staff, contractors, and citizens; coordinate a variety of utility location tasks between groups with a commitment to customer service.
• Reads and understands utility maps, prints, plan sets and aerial imagery to assist in the identification of underground assets.
• Correctly, safely, and efficiently locate underground infrastructure including storm drain systems, electrical and telecommunication lines related to traffic signal and streetlight infrastructure; make decisions and exercise technical judgement, taking remedial action when necessary.
• Prioritizes workload by reviewing all locate tickets and properly planning daily route of work and timelines.
• Operate and maintain specialized locating equipment and tools used to locate underground assets.
• Operates handheld detection equipment in the designed manner. Marks the location of underground utility assets on roadways, private property, and other ground surface locations, as appropriate and needed, using required spray paints, flags, or other marking devices
• Conduct field meetings with contractors or customers and other representatives from outside agencies and identify the location of each utility line; attend project meetings regarding construction and engineering projects.
• Investigate and answer requests, suggestions, and complaints; interpret and explain regulations, codes, and policies to interested parties.
• Responds to emergency requests for utility locates. 

B. Data Collection and Reporting

• Ability to utilize Geographic Information Software (GIS) to enter in information on City owned and maintained assets.
• Maintains and updates records and construction drawings to mark utility lines within accuracy requirements of state laws.
• Prepares various reports, forms, and memos to document completed work, problems encountered and/or resolved, investigates and drafts summary reports for damaged utilities.
• Complete all necessary digital documentation and paperwork.

C. Miscellaneous Duties

• Performs minor maintenance on equipment.
• Cleans and maintains tools, workspace, equipment, etc.
• Maintains inventory of locate supplies; replenishes supplies when necessary, according to City purchasing policies.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Position Requirements:

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Principles and practices of the subsurface locating equipment and guidelines.
• Engineering and cartographic principles in the creation of maps, displays, and presentation material in electronic and hardcopy formats.
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS).
• Materials, equipment, rules, regulations, and ordinances governing the installation, repair, and maintenance of underground utilities.
• Components of stormwater collection, traffic signal and streetlight systems.
• Safety practices and procedures related to traffic control, confined spaces, fall prevention, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Methods, techniques, tools, and equipment utilized in the opening of utility access structures and performing screening asset inspections.
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Work in all types of terrain (ditches, grass, steep vertical banks, edge of travel-way), all types of environments (construction sites, state roads, local roads, industrial areas, and private properties), and all types of weather conditions.
• Exercise caution in high-traffic areas and roads to mark locates safely.
• Work independently and under minimal supervision.
• Operate related equipment and instruments safely and efficiently.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Manage daily tasks of reviewing locate tickets, contacting responsible parties and completing locate tickets in a timely manner.
• Learn to view City owned assets spatially, be able to add to a geospatial database using City equipment and read and understand engineering plans

Experience and Training:

• One to three years of progressively responsible experience in related field, construction and utility experience preferred.
• Education equivalent to a high school diploma.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Colorado driver's license, in accordance with Colorado law, and a driving record satisfactory to obtain coverage by the City's insurance carrier.

Licenses or Certificates:

None

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Supervisory Requirements:

This position does not entail supervisory responsibilities.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, with exposure to a variety of adverse weather conditions, odors, and other potentially hazardous environmental conditions. Will need to work professionally with City staff and general public for purposes of completing assignments. Will work with a variety of light and heavy-duty equipment to complete assigned tasks. This position may involve working a variety of schedules, including evenings and weekends and may be subject to work beyond normal scheduled hours. 

The City of Greenwood Village is dedicated to the principles of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act and prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age over 40, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.