Utility Worker I & II - Water Distribution

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Utility Worker I & II - Water Distribution

Salary

$19.85 - $33.64 Hourly

Location

AZ 85297, AZ

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

24-0180

Department

PUBLIC WORKS

Opening Date

02/07/2024

Closing Date

5/12/2024 11:59 PM Arizona

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• Benefits

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We Are Seeking

With every job we fill, our focus is on providing the best service to our citizens. The primary function of the Utility Worker in Distribution is to perform water services and repairs in the water division of Public Works. They participate in the Town's education and training programs as well as in on-the-job training programs. Assist with a variety of tasks involved in but not limited to the maintenance, installation and repair the water's distribution system's water mains, service connections, fire hydrants and valves.

At Team Gilbert, we hire outcome-oriented problem-solvers who love what they do! Here are some position requirements:

Candidates for a 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.

• Permit for a Class A Arizona Commercial Driver's License with Tanker Endorsement at the time of hire

• Must possess ADEQ Grade I Water Distribution Certification within one year of hire

• On-Call Rotation is a Requirement of this position

Pay Range for a Utility Worker I: $19.85- $27.79

Candidates for a Utility Worker II must possess the following requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Vocational or technical training in water distribution and related equipment operation, or a closely related field

• 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

Pay Range of a Utility Worker II: $23.20 - $33.64

Please note, depending on experience and certification/s a candidate may be brought in as a Utility Worker II. The salary range listed in the posting is the minimum of the range for a Utility Worker I and the maximum of the range for a Utility Worker II, the pay range for each position is listed after each position's requirements above. This a driving position and a motor vehicle report will be run as part of our pre-employment process.

This recruitment will run continuously through May 12, 2024. Applications are reviewed every two weeks starting Thursday, February 22, 2024., then every other Thursday thereafter until the posting closes..

This position is an At-Will position, FLSA Non-Exempt - eligible for overtime compensation.

About You

Ideal candidates for the position will be a team-oriented self-starter who possesses and demonstrates strong work ethic and commitment to public/customer service. They will be safety oriented and able to cope with the environmental challenges associated with working outdoors, often in traffic, in Arizona summers.

You are someone who effectively exceeds customer needs by building productive customer relationships and takes responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty. You actively participate as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals and produce quality outcomes. You are committed to our safety philosophy, and you take great pride in proactively managing time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently while accomplishing objectives and achieving goals beyond what is required.

KNOWLEDGE OF :

• Knowledge of water distribution system.

• Working knowledge of tools used for maintenance and repair.

• General procedures for installing, maintaining and repairing underground water infrastructure.

• Workplace safety hazards, procedures and equipment used when working on or near underground utility lines.

SKILLS IN :

• Mechanical ability to repair components of the water system.

• Skill in using tools and equipment required in the installation, maintenance and repair of a water distribution system.

• Ability to follow oral instructions and read, comprehend and interpret written materials such as operational/technical manuals, Material Safety Data Sheets, system maps and diagrams.

• Operating a personal computer and related software to demonstrate proficiency to complete work orders, documents, spreadsheets, emails and timesheets.

• Capacity to work in small, cramped spaces, such as trenches to repair water mains or service connections using only normal protective equipment and work in a variety of weather conditions.

We Are Team Gilbert

Gilbert is on a mission to be the City of the Future. We choose to “Anticipate. Create. Help people.” With over 100 years of history and growth, our focus is on keeping the thriving community that Gilbert is today well into the future. Gilbert has been named among the top 100 Healthiest Employers, the Most Prosperous City in the Country, Best Place to Live, Work and Play, Arizona’s Most Admired Companies to Work For, and more. (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/about-us/team-gilbert/awards-accolades)

We hire people who share our aspiration to be driven, kind, bold, and humble. Join Team Gilbert, and help us shape a new tomorrow, today: https://youtu.be/ftB0lKDltvc

Up For the Challenge

In addition to a competitive salary, Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes self-funded medical and dental plans, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more.

Join Team Gilbert and make an income while making an impact! If you are looking for an opportunity to make a visible contribution to our community and get excited about doing interesting work that matters, then why not click that "Apply" button at the top there? We can't think of a better place to put your talents to work.

Let's get this adventure started!

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.

Town of Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes self-funded medical and dental plans, 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.

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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.

• Yes

• No

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  Did you graduate from high school or obtain a GED?

• Yes

• No

  03

  Do you have any experience in a public sector water system or other mechanical or manufacturing equipment maintenance?

• Yes

• No

  04

  Do you possess a Class A CDL license or permit?

• Yes

• No

  05

  Are you able and willing to participate in on-call rotation as a requirement of this position?

• Yes

• No

  06

  Are you qualified and applying for a Distribution Utility Worker I or a Utility Worker II?

• Utility Worker I

• Utility Worker II

  07

  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

  08

  Have you completed any vocational or technical training in water distribution and related equipment operation, or a closely related field?

• Yes

• No

  09

  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.

  10

  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+

  11

  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.

  12

  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+

  13

  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.

  14

  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+

  15

  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.

  16

  In which of the following areas have you successfully completed safety training? (Check all that apply)

• Personal protective equipment

• General safety in the workplace

• Confined space entry

• Trenching and shoring

• Fall protection

• Traffic/work zone safety

  17

  In the space provided, please describe the safety related classes you've attended and the safety certifications you've received. If none, please enter N/A.

  18

  Please select the choice that best describes your current commercial driver's license (CDL) status.

• I do not currently possess a current CDL

• I possess a current AZ Class B CDL or permit

• I possess a current AZ Class A CDL or permit

• I possess a current CDL, but from a state other than AZ

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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, racing

• Suspension or revocation of driver's license for extended periods of time (30 days or more), or multiple suspensions (2 or more).

• None of the Above

  20

  Do you currently possess ADEQ Water Distribution Certifications?

• Yes

• No

  21

  If you indicated in the previous question you do currently possess an ADEQ Water Distribution Certification, please list which certification/s including expiration date in the space below. If none, please enter N/A.

  22

  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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Website

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