Utility Locator - Limited Term Agreement

Salary: $25.40 - $36.83 Hourly

Location : Gilbert AZ 85234, AZ

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 25-0088

Department: PUBLIC WORKS WATER

Opening Date: 10/15/2024

Closing Date: 11/11/2024 11:59 PM Arizona

We Are Seeking

With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment.
Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for two highly motivated professionals to fill two LTA* Utility Locator positions in our Public Works Water Department. *These are limited-term agreement (LTA) positions, eligible for renewal each fiscal year through the completion of the project. The Utility Locator (LTA) reports to the Water Utility Supervisor.
The Utility Locator (LTA) performs journey-level operational activities, including identifying, locating, and marking all subsurface Gilbert-owned utilities (water, wastewater, sewer, reclaimed water, fiber optic, storm water, traffic signal, and electric).
Responsibilities include coordinating work with internal and external customers, operating complex instrumentation, and troubleshooting related complex operational issues.
Additional essential duties include, but not limited to:

Locate Gilbert-owned underground utilities; Assist internal and external customers to resolve underground conflicts and issues; Identify inconsistencies in the Geographic Information System and plan review; Conduct damaged utility reports; Perform and enforce Arizona Revised Statutes Law; Utilize Global Positioning equipment; Confined space entry required; Other duties as assigned, on occasion could include assisting another department on tasks that are part of this project. LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS: Valid AZ Driver's License; Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Grade I Water Distribution within one year of hire.
About You

You are someone who effectively exceeds customer needs by building productive relationships and taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty.
You actively participate as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals and produce quality outcomes.
You are committed to our safety philosophy, and you take great pride in proactively managing time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently while accomplishing objectives and achieving goals beyond what is required.

At Team Gilbert, we hire outcome-oriented problem-solvers who love what they do!
Here are some position requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.
); Up to one year of specialized or technical training beyond high school; Combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to at least three years of full-time employment in underground or utility construction-related work; 3 years of experience interpreting project plans, blue prints, plant maps, as-builts, or related materials, using electronic locating equipment, working according to Arizona Revised Statutes Law.
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
KNOWLEDGE OF: Arizona Revised Statute Law (Article 6.3,40-360.21 et.al.
); Common Ground Alliance guidelines.
SKILL IN: Reading and interpreting Blue prints and As-Built prints with accuracy; Operating various electronic locating equipment, global positioning equipment, utilisphere software, and geographic information systems; Coordinating large-scale projects; Communication skills with both internal and external customers.
These positions are At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt - eligible for overtime compensation. The first review of applications will take place on Monday, October 28, 2024, then a final review will take place after the posting close date. We Are Team Gilbert

Gilbert is on a mission to be the City of the Future.
We choose to "Anticipate.
Create.
Help people."
With over 100 years of history and growth, our focus is on keeping the thriving community that Gilbert is today well into the future.
Gilbert has been named among the top 100 Healthiest Employers, the Most Prosperous City in the Country, Best Place to Live, Work and Play, Arizona's Most Admired Companies to Work For,

We hire people who share our aspiration to be driven, kind, bold, and humble.
Join Team Gilbert, and help us shape a new tomorrow, today:
Up For the Challenge

In addition to a competitive salary, Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes self-funded medical and dental plans, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more.

Join Team Gilbert and make an income while making an impact!
If you are looking for an opportunity to make a visible contribution to our community and get excited about doing interesting work that matters, then why not click that "Apply" button at the top there?
We can't think of a better place to put your talents to work.

Let's get this adventure started!

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.


Town of Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes self-funded medical and dental plans, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more!
to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance.


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In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your work history, to include things such as dates of employment, names of employers and specific details of the work you did.
In answer to questions asking you to describe your work experience, if you do not have that type of experience, enter "N/A".
Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application.
Be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all the information requested in these supplemental questions will disqualify you from further consideration, so be thorough in answering the questions.
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Did you graduate from High School or obtain a GED?
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Have you completed any vocational or technical training in water distribution and Utility line location, or a closely related field?
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Do you have at least three years of experience that includes water distribution systems, utility ling location, pipeline installation and interpretation of as builds/construction plans?
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Do you possess a valid driver's license?
(If yes, but hold a license from a state other than Arizona, you will need to obtain an Arizona driver's license prior to your LTA hire date.)
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Do you possess a valid Arizona Grade I Water Distribution System Operator certification or are able to obtain within one (1) year of hire?If you hold certifications from a state other than Arizona, you are urged to contact the ADEQ at 602-771-4638 to determine whether Arizona offers reciprocity for your out-of-state certifications.
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If you indicated in the previous question that you do possess water distribution certification/s, please describe your certification/s in the space below.
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How many years of years of experience do you have receiving and prioritizing blue stake locate tickets? No experience in this area Less than one year 1-2 2-3 3+

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If you indicated you do have the experience listed in the previous question, please describe your experience in detail in the space below.
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How many years of experience do you have reviewing as-built drawings, construction plans, and maps to identify the location of utility services? No experience in this area Less than one year 1-2 2-3 3+

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If you indicated you do have the experience listed in the previous question, please describe your experience in detail in the space below.
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How many years of experience do you have maintaining logs or records of blue stake tickets, locates, and other work activities? No experience in this area Less than one year 1-2 2-3 3+

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If you indicated you do have the experience listed in the previous question, please describe your experience in detail in the space below.
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How many years of experience do you have operating tools and equipment such as a utility truck, metal detector, line tracer, paint stick, shovel, pry bar, measuring devices, hand tools, or two-way radio?
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If you indicated you do have the experience listed in the previous question, please describe your experience in detail in the space below.
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What is your level of proficiency with UtiliSphere/Arizona 811 ticket management system? No experience with this type of system Beginner Intermediate Advanced

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What is your level of proficiency with Lucity or a similar automated work order management system? No experience wiht work order management systems Beginner Intermediate Advanced

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The following question is strictly confidential and will not be made part of your application for employment.
Preference Status per Arizona Revised Statute 38-492 (select all that apply): Veteran Disabled Veteran Veteran's Spouse/Surviving Spouse Disabled Person

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