Damage Prevention Technician

7 days ago

Kawartha Lakes, Canada City of Kawartha Lakes Full time

Job Brief:


The Damage Prevention Technician is responsible for supporting Roads Division initiatives, such as locating and updating data for municipal infrastructure (utilities) and providing technical engineering support for roads operations/asset management.


  • Employment Status:

Permanent Full time

  • Union:

CUPE 855 Inside

  • Open To:

Internal/External Applicant(s)

  • Closing Date:

03/03/24

  • Duration (if temporary):

N/A
Wage $ $37.62 per hour (2024)

Reports to Supervisor, Technical Roads Operations

Department Public Works

Location Public Works - Road Operations - West B. Lindsay, ON.

Hours Normal Working Hours are 40 hours per week, possible Saturdays

Other General office environment with travel throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes in accordance with job requirements.

  • Using appropriate equipment and technologies (such as, but not limited to: electromagnetic utility locator (Radiodetection), GPS, engineered drawings and conventional locate equipment), locate all municipallyowned underground assets to required spatial accuracy, document and provide locate information to the requestor;
  • When Damage Prevention workload permits, undertake technical engineering work focused on operations and asset management programs, including:
  • contract management and inspection services for civil and structural projects;
- preparation of specifications and contract documents;
- coordinating preparation of construction drawings and preparation of payment certificates and project progress draws;

  • Complete field inspections including measuring and marking located infrastructure using paint, flags, stakes, etc.;
  • Prepare, sign and issue locate record forms illustrating and describing the location and description of underground utilities;
  • Utilize historic municipal data, evaluate and resolve any conflicting readings/measurements encountered, document, update and communicate changes required to maintain the accuracy the municipality's infrastructure management systems;
  • Work collaboratively with other municipal staff to ensure timely and accurate completion of locates requested, including associated documentation and record keeping;
  • Respond to public requests for information regarding municipal underground infrastructure;
  • Meet with municipal staff, contractors, homeowners, etc. to discuss details of proposed construction, advise of precautions required before commencing to dig, including when to hand dig;
  • Perform emergency locates on an 'oncall' basis;
  • Exercise safety precautions for self and others on worksites;
  • Meet the municipality's obligations under the Ontario Underground Infrastructure Notification System Act, 2012 and adhere to the _Ontario Energy Board_ regulations, meeting defined service level requirements;
  • Identify areas for constructive change and potential solutions then communicate needs to management;
  • Perform CAD drafting duties relating to infrastructure including, but not limited to water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and communication (cable and fiber optic) and update and maintain corresponding data and records;
  • Complete survey, drafting and inspection of operating projects including road, water distribution system, storm sewer, and sanitary sewer repairs and improvements;
  • Support similar technical engineering work relating to roads operations including: basic survey, GIS support or inspection;
  • Collect field data for 'as constructed' plans;
  • Prioritize and organize workload to ensure timely delivery of services;
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills/Education Required

  • Postsecondary diploma in Civil Engineering
  • ORCGA Damage Prevention Technician Certification
  • Minimum five (5) years of experience in road, water and wastewater construction to include minimum one (1) year experience locating underground water, wastewater and communication assets, working with GIS databases and CAD;
  • Practical field experience in the operation of electromagnetic utility location devices (such as Radiodetection);
  • Municipal experience an asset;
  • Applied understanding of the _Ontario Traffic Manual_ (OTM) and the _Occupational Health and Safety Act_ (OSHA);
  • Certification with the Ontario association of Certified Technicians and Technologists an asset;
  • Demonstrated professional and ethical responsibility to protect privacy, use confidential information appropriately, treat sensitive situations with appropriate degree of tact and discretion;
  • Demonstrated customerservice and interpersonal skills at a level to develop and to maintain cooperative/collaborative working relationships both within and outside the organization; ability to work independently and in a team environment;
  • Excellent timemanagement skills with the ability to estimate time requirements, prioritize workload and meet deadlines, and the ability to deal with multiple demands;
  • Excellent written communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy;

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