Field Utility Locator & Inspector I

Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District; South Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District seeks an Inspector/Locator I to locate and mark pipelines, fulfill Blue Stakes requests, monitor construction near facilities, and inspect easements and rights-of-way. The role collaborates with contractors, property owners, customers, engineers, and staff to protect infrastructure and ensure compliance with District requirements.

This position emphasizes safety, accuracy, and timely field reporting, with responsibilities spanning site inspections, data

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least two years of job-related experience.
• Valid Utah driver license required.
• Utah Grade IV Water Distribution Operator certification required.
• Utah Department of Transportation flagging certification required.
• Forklift certification required.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill Blue Stakes requests and locate documented and undocumented pipelines using locator equipment, drawings, maps, GIS information, valve locations, and knowledge of the District's system.
• Locate utilities on District property, including water, gas, fiber-optic, storm drain, sewer, and electrical lines.
• Inspect and document construction activities and utility crossings over or under District pipelines and facilities.
• Coordinate with contractors and utility owners to address installation concerns and ensure compliance with District specifications.
• Perform water-line flushing, pressure testing, chlorination, and bacteriological testing.
• Repair coating damage and prepare as-built drawings, utility drawings, photographs, and other project documentation.
• Monitor District pipelines, easements, and rights-of-way for encroachments or other threats.
• Work with contractors and property owners regarding easement protection requirements and easement awareness.
• Coordinate pipeline shutdowns and notify affected customers.
• Maintain assigned vehicles, locating equipment, tools, and other District property.

Skills

Utility locating equipment

GPS equipment

Leak-detection equipment

Hand tools

Blue Stakes software

Reading maps/easements

Mathematical calculations

Report writing

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years job-related experience

Tools

Blue Stakes ticket-management software

Job description

Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District seeks an Inspector/Locator I to locate and mark pipelines, fulfill Blue Stakes requests, monitor construction near facilities, and inspect easements and rights-of-way. The role collaborates with contractors, property owners, customers, engineers, and staff to protect infrastructure and ensure compliance with District requirements.

This position emphasizes safety, accuracy, and timely field reporting, with responsibilities spanning site inspections, data