1 Attachment 3
RESOLUTION NO. ________
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE
SALARY FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF SENIOR UTILITY
LOCATOR
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK RESOLVES:
1. The Position Classification, adopted by Resolution No. 9240 on the 16 th day
of June, 1953, as amended, is further amended by the addition thereto of the classification of Senior Utility Locator. This classification is added with a title and specification as set forth in Exhibit A, and a biweekly salary as follows:
CTC Barg. Code Job Series Grade Step 1 Step 14 0987 B Utilities B.1089 $2,728.84 $3,761.74
2. The Financial Services Director is authorized to make such revisions, changes in summaries, fund totals, grand totals, and other portions of the budget document as necessary to reflect and implement the terms and provisions of this resolution.
PASSED and ADOPTED this ___ day of July, 2024.
__________________________
Nick Schultz
Mayor
Approved as to Form:
Attest: Office of the City Attorney
____________________________ By: _______________________ Kimberley Clark, City Clerk Joseph H. McDougall City Attorney
2 STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF BURBANK )
I, Kimberley Clark, City Clerk of the City of Burbank, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly passed and adopted by a vote of the Council of the City of Burbank at its regular meeting held on the __ _ day of July, 2024 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
____________________________
Kimberley Clark, City Clerk
3 Exhibit A
Resolution for the Classification of Senior Utility Locator
CITY OF BURBANK
SENIOR UTILITY LOCATOR
DEFINITION
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; m arks 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 tr affic 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.
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 conc epts; 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.
4 • Skill in – traffic safety c oning 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; e stablish 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.