<p>Description</p> <p>This position directly performs utility location request response to fulfill the South Carolina 811 obligations of the Columbia Water; and performs related work as assigned. The incumbent works within a general outline of work to be performed, and work is reviewed regularly by supervisor.</p> <p>The work is considered light-to-medium in nature and involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis, or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy. The work requires the following physical abilities to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, fingering, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.</p> <p>Work environment may involve exposure to bright / dim light, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, dusts and pollen, extreme noise levels, vibration, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, moving machinery, electrical shock, confined spaces, disease/pathogens, toxic / caustic chemicals, dangerous gases; and is dynamic that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.</p> <p>Essential Job Functions</p> <ul> <li>Locates utility assets using various locating devices </li><li>Reads maps and plans to determine search areas </li><li>Utilizes drawing databases and reads record drawings as required </li><li>Maintains accurate records of work completed </li><li>Communicates with contractors and staff to discuss daily locates; </li><li>Receives and responds to inquiries, complaints and requests for assistance in areas of responsibility </li><li>Performs general clerical work as required, including but not limited to preparing reports and records, completing forms, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, etc. </li><li>Attends meetings, training, seminars, etc., as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills; </li><li>Performs other related duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or GED; </li><li>Four (4) years of relevant prior experience; </li><li>Valid South Carolina Class "D" Driver's License. </li></ul> <p>The City of Columbia is proud to offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees. This package includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.</p> <p>Part-time or temporary employees, including interns, are not eligible for City benefits.</p> <p>To learn more details, visit our benefits page at:</p> <p>https://hr.columbiasc.gov/benefits/</p> <p>01</p> <p>Do you have a High School diploma or GED?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>02</p> <p>Do you have at least four (4) years of work experience relevant to this position?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>03</p> <p>Do you have a valid Driver's License?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>Required Question</p> <p>Employer City of Columbia</p> <p>Address</p> <p>Columbia, South Carolina, 29217-0147</p> <p>Phone 803-545-3010</p> <p>Website https://www.columbiasc.gov</p>