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The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. Theomission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to that position. Other duties may be assigned.  \n1. Receives and organizes locate tickets to ensure efficiency of work and routes of assigned sites.  \n2. Reviews locate tickets and/or other existing or incoming information to ensure accuracy, usefulness, quality and completeness of documentation, field work and retention.  \n3. Coordinates utility locate work, both between GRPU/City departments and the public.  \n4. Reads and understands utility maps , blueprints, and aerial imagery to assist in identification of underground utilities.  \n5. Travels to assigned work sites, locates and marks underground municipal utilities, including but not limited to electric, water, sanitary sewer, and storm water using spray paints, flags or other tools as directed.  \n6. Operates handheld and other necessary equipment necessary to performance of duties.  \n7. Transfer of data collected from field operation to the GIS system.  \n8. Gathers field data on GRPU/City assets. Collects, inputs , and analyzes data relative to public infrastructure.  \n9. Assists in the maintenance and data sustainability of the GIS system.  \n10. Assists in preparation of information for the public and performs GIS and locating administrative duties as needed.  \n11. Attends workshops, technical classes, training sessions and safety meetings as required by utility management.  \n12. Serves on various employee committees or other committees as assigned or requested.  \n13. Additional duties as deemed necessary by supervision, which are of an equal or lessor nature, based on job qualifications.  \nQualifications:  \nThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or competency sets required to complete the essential functions at a satisfactory level.  \n1. Must have a minimum of a 2-year Associates Degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience.  \na. Preferred candidates should have experience or knowledge in GIS systems.  \nb. Preferred candidates should have experience with locating underground infrastructure that could include but not limited to Electric, Communications, Water, Sewer, Stormwater, etc.  \n2. Must be a high school graduate or possess a GED equivalent.  \n3. Must possess a minimum of a valid Minnesota State Class D driver’s license.  \n4. Self-motivated and ability to schedule time effectively to meet required deadlines.  \n5. Understanding of the utility locating process and experience with utility locating equipment.  \n6. Familiarity with the basic understanding of public utilities infrastructure systems such as electrical distribution , water distribution , sanitary sewer collection , and storm water collection.  \n7. Ability to read utility system maps and relate those maps to field situations.  \n8. Ability to think critically and troubleshoot complex situations in the field.  \n9. 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