Utility Locator

Town of Gilbert • Gilbert AZ 85234, AZ

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a reliable, safety-minded professional to join our Water team as a Utility Locator. This is hands-on, outdoor work where you'll play a critical role in keeping our community's infrastructure safe and operational. As a Utility Locator, you'll spend your days in the field identifying and marking underground utilities—water lines, sewer, fiber optic cables, storm drains, and more—before any digging begins. You'll use specialized locating equipment, read blueprints and maps, and work directly with contractors and crews to prevent damage to Gilbert's underground infrastructure. This role reports to the Water Utility Supervisor and requires someone who takes pride in doing quality work, works well with others, and is committed to safety on every job.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
• 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 that provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that fulfills the responsibilities for the role will be considered.
• Valid AZ Driver's License
• Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Grade I Water Distribution within one year of hire.
• Pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Work in confined spaces when needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED