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 in locating underground facilities including water and sewer. The ideal candidate will possess at least 2 years of experience working independently with little supervision. The ideal candidate will possess at least 2 years experience maintaining a Water Distribution system. The ideal candidate will possess at least 2 years of experience dealing with customers and the public in a customer service environment. The ideal candidate will possess an ADEQ Water Distribution Grade I or reciprocal from another state. At the City of Goodyear, you will be a part of an organization that values its employees as its greatest asset. You will become part of a dedicated team of professionals that are committed to build and maintain 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 are those that possess these six core values: **Adaptability - Integrity - Initiative - Empathy - Optimism – Innovation** Only a limited number of the most qualified applicants meeting the City's requirements will be invited for an interview. The examination process for this position will consist of a panel interview. All communication regarding application status and interview notifications will be sent via email- please monitor your junk/spam email for communication as it will come from a system generated source. - Provides location and marking of utility lines by reading utility maps, as-builts, and blue prints; 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 determine 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, and the developers, and others to assist in locating utilities and explaining service locations and responsibilities. Meet 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. - Assist in the insta…