Utility Locator

Town of Gilbert; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Gilbert is seeking a reliable Utility Locator for our Water team. This hands-on outdoor role identifies and marks underground utilities before digging, reading blueprints and maps, and coordinating with contractors to prevent damage to Gilbert’s infrastructure.

Reporting to the Water Utility Supervisor, the position emphasizes safety, quality workmanship, and teamwork. Requires a high school diploma, 3 years of field experience, and valid AZ driver’s license; ADEQ Grade I within one

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience interpreting project plans, blueprints, plant maps, or as-builts.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license and safety-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Locate Gilbert-owned underground utilities in the field.
• Assist customers to resolve underground conflicts and issues.
• Identify GIS/plans inconsistencies and support plan review.
• Conduct damaged utility reports and maintain records.
• Perform and enforce Arizona Revised Statutes laws relevant to utilities.
• Utilize GPS equipment for precise locating and marking.
• Work in confined spaces when required.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AZ Driver's License (valid)

ADEQ Grade I Water Distribution (within 1 year)

Tools

GPS equipment

Blueprints

Maps reading

Job description

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.

What You'll Do:

• 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

These positions are At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt - eligible for overtime compensation.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline:

• Posting closes on October 11, 2026
• In-person Interviews: Week of October 19th
• Anticipated Start Date: November 9th

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.)
• 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.

Required licensing/certifications:

• Valid AZ Driver's License;
• Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Grade I Water Distribution within one year of hire.

This position requires a pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions for this position include:

This role involves working primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions, as well as exposure to confined spaces and hazardous environments. Physical demands include regular lifting (occasionally up to 50 lbs and frequently up to 20 lbs), climbing, kneeling, and other manual tasks. The position operates on a schedule of four (4) ten-hour shifts per week.

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 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.