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Town of Gilbert Utility Technician Senior - Water Distribution in Gilbert, Arizona
Utility Technician Senior - Water Distribution
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Utility Technician Senior - Water Distribution
Salary
$29.02 - $42.08 Hourly
Location
AZ 85297, AZ
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
22-0183
Department
PUBLIC WORKS
Opening Date
04/07/2026
Closing Date
5/3/2026 11:59 PM Arizona
Description
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We Are Seeking
T eam Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Utility Technician Senior - Water Distribution. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering opportunities for professional growth in a rewarding, innovative work environment.
The Utility Technician Senior reports to the Utility Supervisor. The primary job duties of this position include:
Performing advanced maintenance, installation, inspection, and repair of the Water Distribution system, including water mains, service connections, valves, and fire hydrants.
Responding to and repairing mainline breaks, conducting operational shut-downs for capital improvement projects, and fire line work.
Performing technical duties such as locating underground water assets in streets, alleys, easements, and rights of way using GIS mapping tools.
Operating a variety of heavy equipment, including excavation equipment, backhoes, and vacuum trucks.
Leading and coordinating on-site crews to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant work practices.
Mentoring and training Utility Worker I and II staff in equipment operation and Water Distribution maintenance procedures.
Completing vehicle inspections, daily work logs, and electronic documentation using computers, tablets, and mobile devices.
View the full job description. (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gilbert/classspecs/1149136)
First review of applications will take place on Monday, April 20th, 2026. Applications received after Monday, April 20th will be reviewed after the posting closes.
About You
AtTeam 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:
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED
Valid Arizona drivers license
One (1) year of specialized or technical training beyond high school in water/wastewater or related field
Five (5) years or more of experience in operating heavy equipment and/or performing construction methods and practices related to underground utilities
Two (2) years of lead worker, crew leader, or equivalent experience
Ability to work varied shifts, including days or evenings, overtime as needed, and participate in an on-call rotation that includes nights, weekends, and holidays.
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work
Required Licensing & Certification
Must possess and maintain an ADEQ Water Distribution Grade II certification.
Valid Arizona Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker endorsement required.
This position has been designated as a Heavy work position that spends a majority of their workday in a field environment. Click here (https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/cfr20/404/404-1567.htm#::text=Sedentary%20work%20involves%20lifting%20no,in%20carrying%20out%20job%20duties.) to learn more about the different physical exertion levels as defined by the Social Security Administration.
This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt - eligible for overtime compensation.
Why Team Gilbert?
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We Are Here to Help!
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.
Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/home/showdocument?id=42978&t=637793142009536761) to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance, or visit our website to see our full employee benefits guide (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/departments/human-resources/benefits) .
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In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your work history, to include things such as dates of employment, names of employers and specific details of the work you did. In answer to questions asking you to describe your work experience, if you do not have that type of experience, enter "N/A". Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all the information requested in these supplemental questions will disqualify you from further consideration, so be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether you accept these terms by checking the appropriate response below.
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Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?
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Do you have at least 1 year of specialized or technical training beyond high school in water distribution and related equipment?
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If you indicated you do have the training listed in the previous question, please describe your training in the space below. If not please enter N/A.
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Do you have 3-5 years of experience in operating heavy equipment, construction methods and practices related to underground utilities?
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If you indicated you do have the experience listed in the previous question, please describe your experience in detail in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
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Do you have at least 2 years of supervisory experience or Crew Leader experience?
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If you indicated you do have the experience listed in the previous question, please describe your experience in detail in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
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Do you hold a valid Class A CDL license with a tanker endorsement?
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Do you possess a current (ADEQ) Grade II Water Distribution Certification?
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For which of the following skills training classes do you hold certifications? Select all that apply.
Level I ADOT backhoe training
Level II ADOT backhoe training
Trenching and Shoring
Confined Space
Competent Person
None of the above
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How many years of experience do you have leading a crew for maintaining and repairing a water distribution system?
No experience in this area
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If you indicated you do have the experience list in the previous questions, please describe your experience in detail in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have excavating and repairing water distributions lines?
No experience in this area
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If you indicated you do have the experience list in the previous questions, please describe your experience in detail in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have maintaining and repairing fire hydrants?
No experience in this area
Less than one year
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If you indicated you do have the experience list in the previous questions, please describe your experience in detail in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have maintaining and repairing any other types of underground utilities?
No experience in this area
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If you indicated you do have the experience list in the previous questions, please describe your experience in detail in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have operating a backhoe for excavation of underground utilities?
No experience in this area
Less than one year
1-2
2-3
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If you indicated you do have the experience list in the previous questions, please describe your experience in detail in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have operating a dump truck?
No experience in this area
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If you indicated you do have the experience list in the previous questions, please describe your experience in detail in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
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Please indicate your level of proficiency with MS Excel.
No experience
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Please indicate your level of proficiency with MS Word.
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Please indicate your level of proficiency with Lucity or an equivalent work order and inventory management system.
No experience
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Intermediate
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Please indicate the type of organization with which you gained the majority of your experience covered in the questions asked above.
The majority of my experience was gained while working for a government employer, such as a municipality, county or state.
The majority of my experience was gained while working for a private business, not a government employer.
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This role requires participation in an on-call rotation for after-hours emergency responses. Are you able to meet this requirement and respond to after-hours emergency callouts?
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The following question is strictly confidential and will not be made part of your application for employment. Preference Status per Arizona Revised Statute 38-492 (select all that apply):
Veteran
Disabled Veteran
Veteran's Spouse/Surviving Spouse
Disabled Person
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Employer
Town of Gilbert
Address
50 E. Civic Center Drive Gilbert, Arizona, 85296
Phone
(480) 503-6823
Website
https://gilbertaz.gov/jobs
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