Background/Discussion
The Operations Division of Public Works is currently authorized for (1) Utility Locator. The Utility Locator field locates underground utilities, such as sewers, fiber optic cables, electrical lines, and traffic signal facilities. They are required to respond to all requests received through the Iowa One-Call system, including emergency locates during off hours and weekends.
This added position will enhance the capabilities of the department to better align with actual work loads. The number of locate requests have significantly increased in the past few years, requiring a second person to be trained and utilized daily.
The supplemental staff member has received acting pay as a Utility Locator for over two years.
The Utility Locator position is in the AFSCME bargaining unit, Grade 17.
The cost of one additional FTE Utility Locator position was included in the approved FY21 budget.