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Town of Gilbert Utility Worker I & II - Water Distribution in Gilbert, Arizona
Utility Worker I & II - Water Distribution
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Utility Worker I & II - Water Distribution
Salary
$21.93 - $36.90 Hourly
Location
AZ 85297, AZ
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
26-0180
Department
PUBLIC WORKS
Opening Date
03/24/2026
Closing Date
6/29/2026 11:59 PM Arizona
Description
Benefits
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We Are Seeking
Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the Utility Worker I & II positions in 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 Worker I & II in Water Distribution reports to the Water Distribution Supervisor . The primary job duties of this position include:
Perform installation, maintenance, inspection, and repair work on the water distribution system
Operate a variety of equipment, machinery, and tools used in department projects.
Perform technical duties locating underground water assets in public streets, alleys, utility easements, and right-of-way using GIS maps.
Responsible for completing vehicle inspection forms and daily work logs.
Operate heavy equipment, including excavation equipment, backhoe, and vac truck
Subject to emergency call-out and must be able to work overtime, including nights, weekends, holidays, and be on stand-by as required.
Other duties as assigned.
The salary range shown is the minimum for Worker I and the maximum for Worker II. The range for each level is listed below the requirements.
About You
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:
Candidates for Utility Worker I must possess the following requirements:
High School Diploma or GED
Up to 1 year of experience in a public sector water system or other mechanical or manufacturing equipment maintenance is desired but not required.
Must possess a Class A Commercial Driver's License permit with Tanker Endorsement at the time of hire, with the ability to obtain a Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement within 6 months of hire.
Must possess ADEQ Grade I Water Distribution Certification within one year of hire
On-Call Rotation is a Requirement of this position
View the full job description (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gilbert/classspecs/1148453)
Pay Range for a Utility Worker I: $21.93 -$31.79
Candidates for Utility Worker II must possess the following requirements:
High School Diploma or GED
1 year of experience in Private or Public Sector Water Distribution System to include related equipment maintenance, installation, and repair
Must possess a class A Arizona Commercial Driver's License with a tanker endorsement at the time of hire or promotion
Vocational or technical training in water distribution and related equipment operation, or a closely related field, is desired but not require
Must possess ADEQ Grade I Water Distribution Certification at the time of hire or promotion
On-Call Rotation is a Requirement of this position
View the full job description (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gilbert/classspecs/1249789)
Pay Range of a Utility Worker II: $25.45 - $36.90
Please note that, depending on experience and certifications, a candidate may be brought in as a Utility Worker II. The salary range listed in the posting is the minimum for a Utility Worker I and the maximum for a Utility Worker II. The pay range for each position is listed after each position's requirements above. This is a driving position, and a motor vehicle report will be run as part of our pre-employment process.
The first review of applications will take place on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, and then every other Tuesday while the posting remains open.
This position is an At-Will position, FLSA Non-Exempt - eligible for overtime compensation.
Why Team Gilbert?
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 during the application and interview 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 for employment 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". The 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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No
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Did you graduate from high school or obtain a GED?
Yes
No
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Are you qualified and applying for a Water Distribution Utility Worker I position or a Water Distribution Utility Worker II position?
Utility Worker I
Utility Worker II
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If you are applying for a Water Distribution Utility Worker I position, do you hold a Class A CDL permit with a tanker endorsement and the ability to obtain a Class A CDL License with a tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire?
Yes
No
Not applicable, I am applying as a Utility Worker II position
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If you are applying for a Water Distribution Utility Worker II position, do you hold a Class A Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement?
Yes
No
Not applicable, I am applying for a Utility Worker I position
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If you are applying for a Water Distribution Worker II position, do you possess a current ADEQ Grade I Water Distribution Certifications?
Yes
No
Not applicable, I am applying for a Utility Worker I position
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If you are applying for a Water Distribution Utility Worker II position, do you have at least one year of experience in a public sector water system or other mechanical or manufacturing equipment maintenance?
Yes
No
Not applicable, I am applying for a Utility Worker I position
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Are you able and willing to participate in on-call rotation as a requirement of this position?
Yes
No
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If you indicated you do have experience and training in water infrastructure maintenance and repair, with related equipment operation, do you have 2 years or more of experience?
Yes
No
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Have you completed any vocational or technical training in water distribution and related equipment operation, or a closely related field?
Yes
No
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If you indicated you do have the vocational or technical training listed in the previous question, please describe your vocational or technical training in detail in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
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How much experience do you have in public or private water distribution system maintenance and repair?
No experience in this area
Less than 6 months
6 months to 1 year
1-2
2+
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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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How much experience do you have operating equipment, hand tools, and related machinery associated with public or private water distribution system maintenance and repair?
No experience in this area
Less than 6 months
6 months to 1 year
1-2
2+
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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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How much experience do you have in underground construction?
No experience in this area
Less than 6 months
6 months to 1 year
1-2
2+
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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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How many years of experience do you have using GIS, Quarter Maps, or other utility asset mapping system?
No experience in this area
Less than 6 months
6 months to 1 year
1-2
2+
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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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Please check the boxes that apply to your driving record over the past twelve months. Your driving record will be verified if you are hired. Any omissions or intentional falsifications made in response to this question would be grounds for termination, regardless of the date of their discovery; please respond to this question accurately and truthfully.
Conviction for driving while impaired
Conviction for death by vehicle, hit and run, and racing
Suspension or revocation of a driver's license for extended periods of time (30 days or more), or multiple suspensions (2 or more).
None of the Above
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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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