Utility Locator

Provides skilled work and oversight associated with locating and marking City utility lines in order to minimize accidental damage or disruption of service due to construction activities. This is accomplished by managing, planning and scheduling of daily locating, tracking and marking of the City’s utilities including the water distribution system, wastewater collection system, reclaimed water system, storm water system, traffic signals and fiber optic.

The Utility Locator will also serve as a field arm for customer service representatives and assist in responding to customer inquiries.

The ideal candidate will possess at least 3 years of experience locating underground facilities, including water and sewer; at least 2 years working independently with little supervision; at least 2 years maintaining a water distribution system; at least 2 years dealing with customers and the public in a customer service environment; and an ADEQ Water Distribution Grade I license or an equivalent reciprocal from another state.

At the City of Goodyear, you will be part of an organization that values its employees as its greatest asset. You will become part of a dedicated team of professionals committed to building and maintaining a highly engaged workforce. You will be challenged to learn and grow in an environment that values employee development and career building. You will thrive in a culture of innovation.

We believe that successful employees possess these core values.

Adaptability – Integrity – Initiative – Empathy – Optimism – Innovation

• Provides location and marking of utility lines by reading utility maps, as‑builts, and blueprints; identifies accurate locating and marking of utility lines with stakes, flags and/or paint; and coordinates changes and corrections. Organizes, prioritizes and routes blue stake requests and determines if a greater section needs to be located once the contractor begins digging. Utilizes the Arizona Blue Stake database and maintains files and records for the program.
• Maintains data integrity by communicating and coordinating changes based on field observation with the Engineering Department and communicating and coordinating changes based on operational changes in the field.
• Provides support and assistance to external customers by meeting with property owners, contractors, developers and others to assist in locating utilities and explaining service locations and responsibilities. Meets with customers as required. Assists with emergency situations such as system breaks, locates affected areas and erects safety barricades. Executes routine and emergency operational, maintenance, construction, and repair functions of infrastructure or equipment utilized in the water distribution division.
• Adheres to industry and City safety standards, policies, practices, and procedures. Provides services in accordance with government standards such as Blue Stake, OSHA and MAG.
• Demonstrates a continuous effort to improve operations by streamlining work processes, decreasing turnaround times, and working cooperatively and jointly to provide efficiency and excellence in the use of City resources.
• Executes routine and emergency operational, maintenance, construction, and repair functions of infrastructure or equipment utilized in the water distribution division. Maintains the integrity of landscaping, and completes work orders.
• Assists in the installation, maintenance, replacement, and repair of water mains, water service connections, fire hydrants, valves and related appurtenances. Notifies customers of water service interruptions in accordance with Public Works policies and procedures.
• Operates, inspects, and maintains water distribution infrastructure; logs daily records; reads from meters, gauges, charts, and instruments; and detects mechanical or process deficiencies and communicates findings to the supervisor.
• Delivers outstanding customer service. Establishes and maintains open communication with all internal and external customers to include co‑workers, contractors, residents, and other City departments. Informs immediate supervisor of daily operations, important developments, and work activities.

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