Thorough knowledge of materials, tools, equipment, and methods commonly used in general advanced activities, particularly in the accurate locating of underground utilities.
General knowledge of administrative reporting requirements of federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards, standard safety precautions, safe work methods, FPUA's Safety Program, and related safety devices associated in a utility company.
Thorough knowledge of the Florida Department of Transportation's (FDOT's) Maintenance of Traffic (MOT).
Some knowledge of the geographical work area.
Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain harmonious relationships with Supervisors, customers, contractors, other employees, other departments, other governmental and regulatory agencies, and the general public as needed.
Ability to understand and follow quickly and accurately brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters.
Ability to efficiently handle emergencies and multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to operate a computer.
Ability to accurately read and interpret as-builts, blue prints, diagrams, sketches, construction plans, and key maps of underground utilities systems.
Ability to accurately prepare reports and keep records.
Ability to distinguish between source and load side of water and electric meters.
Ability to train other departmental employees, as required.
Ability to perform mentoring duties to new employees, as assigned.
Ability to maintain good job-related physical condition and health and sufficient physical strength to perform heavy, manual-type labor encountered in the work area within the limits of sound safety practices.
Standby Duty is required on a rotational basis.
May require shift work on evenings, nights and weekends.
Wear personal protective safety equipment including but not limited to safety glasses, face shields, hearing protection devices, gloves, safety vests, and hard hats.
Will be required to work in adverse weather conditions to restore service to customers during emergencies.
Will be required to work under difficult and strenuous conditions due to nature of operating underground utilities system.
Will be required to complete the Midwest Energy Association (MEA) Operator Qualification Program modules, listed below, with a test score of no less than 80% with no missed critical questions within six (6) months of their hire date.
- 101 - Characteristics and Hazards of Natural Gas
- 102 - Potential Ignition Sources: Indoor and Outdoor
- 103 - Recognizing Emergency Conditions
- 104 - Recognizing and Reporting Natural Gas Leaks
- 402 - Locating and Marking Facilities
- 201 - Soil Subsidence
- 202 – Atmospheric Corrosion
- CTS 0801 Locating Pipelines
- Simulation Testing – Field testing
