Job Description
Salary : $73,788.00 - $101,717.46 Annually
Location : Burbank, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 250987B1
Department: Burbank Water & Power
Opening Date: 06/27/2025
Closing Date: 8/22/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT Open to all qualified candidates.
Tentative examination dates for this recruitment: Week of 09/08/25 - Blind application and supplemental scoring
Week of 09/22/25 - Oral interview
Dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Candidates who pass each phase of the recruitment process will be notified of the official examination dates.
Under general supervision, to supervise the work of staff, and to establish and identify the locations of all BWP underground utilities for crews, private contractors, and customers prior to or during any digging or trenching to prevent injury and prevent damage to substructure facilities; and perform related work as required.
Essential Functions Supervises, coordinates and ensures the accuracy and timeliness of work assignments for employees; organizes, assigns, and schedules workload among employees; provides clear work instructions; oversees, searches, locates, and identifies all BWP underground facilities, including primary duct banks, secondary conduits, street light circuits, fiber optic and supervisory cable paths, water pipes, and direct buried cables; marks the identified underground facilities by use of marking chalk and/or marking paint; marks and identifies the located devices as appropriate by utilizing supplied maps, prints, available equipment, and established techniques; advises and directs others on the safe and proper methods of digging in the proximity of high and low voltage electrical cables and other underground facilities, and on the proper use and type of equipment that may be used when digging around BWP underground facilities; performs traffic control and mediation; performs quality control of location identification by recording evidence of marking via digital photography; accesses confined spaces, energized environments, and secured areas; reads, understands, and interprets blueprints, engineering drawings, and water and electrical plans; oversees, prepares, and/or maintains routine work records and necessary reports; participates in annual training as needed; coordinates budget preparation; supervises, trains, and evaluates employees; makes effective recommendations regarding promotion, transfer, and disciplinary action up to and including termination; drives on City business.
Minimum Qualifications Employment Standards: Knowledge of applicable safety codes, rules, practices, regulations, and procedures; basic computer utilization and computer programs; underground construction practices; underground service alert (USA) procedures; utility underground substructure environment; safe operation of underground construction equipment; procedures associated with trenching, backfilling, and compaction of trenches and excavations; various types of utility locator equipment; high voltage electrical overhead and underground distribution systems and the associated safe work practices; mathematical proficiency in concepts including but not limited to distance and measurements; basic electrical concepts; basic water utility concepts; computer based and paper maps, charts, diagrams, and associated symbols; work order accounting procedures; principles and practices of supervision; basic principles of customer service; spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Skill in traffic safety coning and delineation; utilization of underground locating equipment.
Ability to prepare and maintain routine work records; model and practice the highest standards of ethical conduct; provide exceptional customer service; work emergency and standby overtime when needed; prepare clear and accurate reports; upload and download location information into a computer; work in high traffic areas; work in inclement weather; work independently and/or in a group setting; maintain a safe working environment; supervise the work of others; communicate effectively in writing and verbally; establish and maintain effective working relationships and resolve interpersonal conflicts.
Education/Training: High school graduation or equivalent and three years of recent experience as a Utility Locator or equivalent, including at least one year of demonstrated leadership capability.
Special Conditions & Requirements: Employees in this classification are required by applicable laws and regulations to have respiratory protection and shall comply with the American National Standards Institute's requirements on Practices for Respiratory Protection including Confined Space Entry Certification for the purpose of utility identification. Ability to respond to after hour emergency calls and to work weekends and holidays as required. Must have the physical strength, agility, and endurance to perform the required duties. Ability to lift and carry tools and equipment up to 50 pounds for up to 50 feet.
License & Certificates: A valid California Class "C" driver's license or equivalent at time of appointment.
Supplemental Information Desirable Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate Degree.
This job title is represented by the Burbank City Employees' Association (BCEA) The City of Burbank offers excellent employee benefits, please click on the following link for additional information regarding employee benefits:
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You must answer the following question in order to be considered for the position. The purpose of this Supplemental Questionnaire is to give you an opportunity to provide additional information regarding your specific qualifications for the position of Senior Utility Locator. This Supplemental Questionnaire is considered part of your application process and will be evaluated along with your application on a competitive basis to determine which applicants will proceed to the next step in the selection process.INSTRUCTIONSAnswer should be complete, specific, and precise. Incomplete, illegible, vague, or excessively long responses to any question may disqualify you from being considered further for the position. Please be specific in answering the Supplemental Questions, as they will be used to evaluate which applicants will be given further consideration in the process. DO NOT answer, "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Click "Yes" to reflect that you have read and understand this statement.
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I certify that the Supplemental Questionnaire responses are my own and were not generated by artificial intelligence (AI) or any other automated tool. I understand that submitting responses that are not my own may result in disqualification from the selection process or removal from employment consideration. - Yes, I certify that the responses provided are my own.
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This supplemental application is offered to provide you with the opportunity to fully and clearly explain your qualifications for the above position. This supplemental application is part of the official application for this position. Therefore, please complete each section fully. Incomplete, illegible or vague responses on this supplemental may disqualify you from being considered further for the position. FIELD EXPERIENCE - This position requires approximately 70-80% of your time in the field locating and marking utilities in the Public Right of Way and in streets with high vehicular traffic. Is this a problem for you? Please describe similar experience you may have that would be an example of you out in the field at job sites.Date(s): Description:
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PRINT READING - This position requires reading and interpreting different types of drawings, blueprints, and water/electric plans. Please explain your experience in this area.Date(s): Description:
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SUPERVISORY - Please describe your experience supervising or leading.Date(s): Description:
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ACQUIRING SKILLS - Please describe a time when you realized you needed additional skills or knowledge to be successful. What was your approach to gaining these skills?Date(s): Description:
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ELECTRIC/WATER UTILITIES - Please describe your experience as it relates to electrical/water utilities and any experience particular to marking these utilities.Date(s): Description:
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What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- High school diploma or GED
- Associates degree
- Bachelors degree
- None of the above
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How many years of recent experience as a Utility Locator or equivalent, including at least one year of demonstrated leadership capability do you have?
- 0-11 months
- 1-2 years
- 3+ years
- None of the above
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I understand that all requested information must be furnished on the application itself. Resumes and/or attachments may be included, but CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED for a completed application form. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, "See resume" is not an acceptable response under Duties. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. If I do not provide information on my application under Education, Experience, and/or License and Certificates sections that I meet the minimum qualifications for the position I am applying for, I will be deemed "not qualified" and may not proceed in the recruitment.
Required Question City of Burbank, CA
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