Full Time Utility Locator

Salary: $26.86 - $38.95 Hourly
Job Type: Full Time
Department: PUBLIC WORKS WATER
Division: PW WTR LOCATOR
T eam 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.
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
Utilize Global Positioning equipment
These positions are At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt - eligible for overtime compensation.
Applications will be reviewed on May 18th, 2026 & June 1st, 2026
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.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 rolewill be considered.
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Grade I Water Distribution within one year of hire.

This role involves working primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions, as well as exposure to confined spaces and hazardous environments. The position operates on a schedule of four (4) ten-hour shifts per week.

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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. Did you graduate from High School or obtain a GED?
How many years of experience do you have that includes water distribution systems, utility ling location, pipeline installation and interpretation of as builds/construction plans?

• Do you possess a valid Arizona Grade I Water Distribution System Operator certification or are able to obtain within one (1) year of hire ?How many years of experience do you have reviewing as-built drawings, construction plans, and maps to identify the location of utility services?
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