Utility Locator I - Asset Management. About the Job: As a Utility Locator I, you will support the City of Colorado Springs’ Utility Locate Program by identifying, locating, and marking all City-owned underground facilities to ensure safe excavation. These facilities include critical assets such as irrigation, stormwater, fiber, traffic signal power, lighting, and communication lines that, if damaged, can disrupt services and increase costs. The team protects over 141,000 underground assets across more than 6,165 lane miles of roadway, public and private property, rights-of-way, and parks. More information on our Utility Locates Team. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM. On-call every 5th week (Wednesday to Wednesday) with shift differential pay during on-call duty. We're an accredited pay equity employer! Your starting pay will be within the posted hiring range based on your years of experience and education. Click this link to view the salary range for this position: 2026 Salary Schedule. As an Utility Locator I, you will:Read and interpret maps and construction drawings to accurately mark utility lines and submit map updates as necessary; Maintain and update records. Create charts and drawings to display various utility lines using Geographic Information System (GIS) or other specialized computer software. Complete marks and locate requests to facilitate safe excavation during construction activities. Respond to customer complaints. Interact with contractors, coworkers, the general public, and other outside agencies to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to coordinate the location of utility lines. Communicate verbally and in writing with customers and contractors. Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations; compliance reviews will be conducted onsite for locate techniques Attend guided training online or with team members to advance skill level with locate techniques and best practices. Complete locate requests to facilitate safe excavation Other duties as assigned. Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specifications on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page. We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:Knowledge of:Geographic Information System (GIS) software. Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations. Ability to:Willingness to learn new job skills as needed to help the team move forward. Foster a positive, friendly, and rewarding team environment. Handle multiple tasks and emergencies simultaneously while maintaining a professional demeanor. Possess the ability to understand and act appropriately when provided with brief oral and/or written instructions about complex matters. Safely operate assigned equipment and vehicle. Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED - One year of full-time, professional experience in utility locating, maintenance or a related field. Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver’s license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges. We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education. Preferred Qualifications The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants. Prior experience that demonstrates basic mapping skills