1 RESOLUTION NO. 24-29,535
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE
SALARY FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF 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 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 0977 B Utilities B.1087 $2,468.82 $3,403.29
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 16th day of July, 2024.
_s/Nick Schultz______________
Nick Schultz
Mayor
Approved as to Form:
Attest: Office of the City Attorney
_s/Kimberley Clark________________ By: _s/Joseph H. McDougall____ Kimberley Clark, City Clerk Joseph H. McDougall City Attorney
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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 16th day of July, 2024 by the following vote:
_s/Kimberley Clark____________
Kimberley Clark, City Clerk
AYES: Anthony, Mullins, Takahashi, Perez, and Schultz.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
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3 Exhibit A
Resolution for the Classification of Utility Locator
CITY OF BURBANK
UTILITY LOCATOR
DEFINITION
Under direct supervision, to establish and identify the locations of all Burbank Water and Power Department ( 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
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 ; m arks and identif ies the located devices as appropriate by utilizing supplied maps, prints, available equipment , and established techniques; advises and directs others on the proper methods of digging in the proximity of high and low voltage electrical cables and other underground facilities, and on the safe and proper use and type of equipment that may be used when digging around BWP underground facilities; performs traffic control and mediation; p erforms 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 and engineering drawings, and water and electrical plans; prepares and/or m aintains routine work records and necessary reports ; participates in annual training as needed; 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 service alert (USA) procedures; utility underground substructure environment; basic principles of math including concepts of distance and measurements; basic electrical concepts; basic water utility concepts; computer based and paper maps, charts, diagrams, and associated symbols; basic principles of customer service; spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Skill in – traffic safety coning and delineation; utilization of underground locating equipment.
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4 • Ability to – prepare and maintain routine work records; model and practice the highest standards of ethical conduct ; p repare clear and accurate reports ; u pload and download location information into a computer ; w ork in high traffic areas ; work in inclement weather; w ork independently and/or in a group setting ; maintain a safe working environment; work emergency and standby overtime when needed; p rovide exceptional customer service; communicate effectively in writing and verbally; establish and maintain effective working relationships and resolve interpersonal conflicts.
Education/Training: High school graduation or equivalent and one year of recent experience in a paid municipal utility involving any of the following areas : construction, utility maintenance, meter reading, sub- professional engineering, design, drafting, or a related field.
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: Knowledge of high voltage electrical overhead and underground distribution systems.