Utility Line Locator

Job Description

Overview

The Utility Line Locator is responsible for the timely response to line locate requests issued from the One Call Center and assigned through the KorWeb Ticket Management System

Responsibilities

• Locate and mark underground City Pipelines with the use of dual frequency radio detention devices, probe rods and metal detectors

• Occasionally may have to dig to locate valve boxes or lead wires covered by dirt and debris in order to locate the pipeline

• Identify areas of high excavation activity, maintain markings, inspect for unreported damages or threats to City facility

• Meet with contractors, city work crews, builders, developers and the general public as necessary to discuss the location of City pipelines

• Document and record essential information related to locating the City's pipelines

• Research as-built drawings, map books, and GIS maps to verify pipeline locations in the field; obtain dimensions from plats to determine pipeline locations

• Use One Call ticket management software and applications in the field

• Obtains dimensions from plats to determine pipeline locations

• Update maps with the map room as needed

• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

• Non-Exempt - Full-Time

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement

• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.
  
  Minimum Qualifications
  
  • High School Diploma/GED
  
  • No prior experience required
  
  Licenses and Certifications
  
  Required
  
  • A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire
  
  Employment Testing
  
  Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:
  
  • Criminal Background Check: Yes
  
  • Motor Vehicle Record Check: Yes
  
  • Drug Screening: Yes
  
  • Physical Exam: Yes
  
  Basis of Rating
  
  A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.
  
  Supplemental Information
  
  • Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.
  
  The City of Corpus Christi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

Closing Date/Time: November 19, 2026