What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Locator - Limited Term Agreement position at Town of Gilbert?
Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for highly motivated professionals to fill two LTA* Utility Locator positions in our Public Works Water Department. 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.
*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 primary job duties of this position include:
The first review of applications will take place on Thursday, February 13, 2025, then a final review after the posting close date. If enough applications are received at the first review date, the posting may close.Gilbert’s Mission: Anticipate. Create. Help People
Our Values: DRIVEN, KIND, BOLD, HUMBLE
Awards: We are proud of these achievements and continue to work hard to make Gilbert the best place to live, work and play. Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
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.
*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 primary job duties of this position include:
- 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.
- Identify inconsistencies in the Geographic Information System and plan review.
- Perform and enforce Arizona Revised Statutes Law.
- Utilize Global Positioning equipment.
- Confined space entry required.
- Other duties assigned on occasion could include assisting another department on tasks that are part of this project.
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- Valid AZ Driver's License.
- Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Grade I Water Distribution within one year of hire.
At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following 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, blueprints, 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.
The first review of applications will take place on Thursday, February 13, 2025, then a final review after the posting close date. If enough applications are received at the first review date, the posting may close.Gilbert’s Mission: Anticipate. Create. Help People
Our Values: DRIVEN, KIND, BOLD, HUMBLE
Awards: We are proud of these achievements and continue to work hard to make Gilbert the best place to live, work and play. Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
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.
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