Utility Worker I/II

***The next review of applications is scheduled for July 16, 2026, and weekly thereafter.*** Located in the northern portion of the Phoenix Metropolitan area, the Town of Cave Creek is a small town that is proud of its Western heritage. We pride ourselves on being innovative, inclusive, and dedicated to providing high quality water services to our customers. The Utilities Department manages the water treatment and distribution systems for Cave Creek. The Town also operates the Desert Hills Water System, which supplies water to an unincorporated area west of Town limits. Currently there are just under 5,000 active water accounts in both water systems. If you are looking for a place where the people are engaged and willing to work together as a team to help everyone succeed, the Town of Cave Creek is the place for you. At the Town of Cave Creek, you will be part of an organization that values its employees as its greatest asset. **We are seeking** The primary function of a Utility Worker is to perform a variety of manual and semi-skilled technical duties and tasks related to the installation, maintenance, repairing and operation of the Town’s water and wastewater systems. This is accomplished by installing, repairing, or replacing service lines, water meters, hydrants, valves, and main lines. Assists in blue-staking of utility assets and maintenance or repairs related to the sewer collection system. Reads water meters and responds to customer service requests. Works closely with other divisions, departments, outside public and private agencies, and the general public. This position has no supervisory responsibilities and works under the general direction of the Field Operations Supervisor. This position will normally have a 40 hour per week work schedule, coordinated with the assigned Supervisor, but will also be required to be part of the on-call rotation for the division and respond to emergency call-backs. **About You** Are you someone who proactively builds productive relationships and takes responsibility for your work and actions. You actively participate as a member of the team to move toward the completion of goals while producing quality outcomes. You take great pride in managing time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently while accomplishing objectives beyond what is required. You are also committed to safety and will uphold our safety culture. At the ***Town of Cave Creek***, we hire motivated, talented individuals who have a passion for what they do, while possessing the ability to fulfill our mission and uphold our values. The successful candidate must meet the physical standards and requirements for working in confined spaces and trenches. Work will require climbing portable ladders and entering confined spaces. **Utility Workers will be required to be on an On-Call Rotation that may require work outside of the normal schedule.** **This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt - eligible for overtime compensation.** **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES** - Receive direction from Field Operations Supervisor to perform activities associated with water distribution system maintenance & repair. - Installing, repairing, or replacing service lines, water meters, hydrants, valves and main lines. - Assist in blue staking of utility assists. - Read water meters and respond to customer service requests. - Operate and maintain a variety of specialized equipment including boring equipment, service/crane truck, tapping equipment, backhoe, loader, dump truck, pick-up, hand tools, jackhammers, whackers, digging bars, and shovels. - Assist with maintenance and repairs related to the sewer collection system. - Comply with safety standards, regulations, and policies. Must follow OSHA and Town safety standards including the use and wear of respirators, hard hats, protective clothing/eyewear/footwear, and other related materials or equipment. Confined space entry. - Required to be on call 24 ho…