UNDERGROUND UTILITY COORDINATOR (BLUE STAKE)

This recruitment is open until the position is filled or a sufficient number of applications have been reviewed to establish a qualified candidate pool. 

 Applications will be reviewed every two weeks.

Salary Range:

$22.95 - $30.65 Hourly

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Pay Increases occur in July
• 12 Paid Holidays, 1 Personal Day, 8 hours Winter Holiday Leave
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 9.33 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• $150 Uniform Credit, Jeans and Safety Boot Allowance
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
• Medical Reimbursement Program; $53/month
• Tuition Reimbursement; $6,000/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.29% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution

To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:

Employee Benefit Summary

Department / Division:    

Engineering & Transportation/Transportation Maintenance

Job Type:

Full-Time Regular

This position is classified as safety sensitive.

Schedule:

5:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tuesday – Friday (4/10 schedule)

Job Number: 

RC#901926

DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this position is to perform technical work locating and marking underground city utilities using maps, blueprints, GIS systems, and electronic equipment. To coordinate activities with the Blue Stake Center; to perform a variety of technical activities in support of the department crews, contractors, excavators, and other utility companies. To perform mechanical finals from construction plans or as-builts as time permits.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Work Experience:

Two (2) years of experience in the water distribution and wastewater collection, intelligent transportation systems, information systems, or comparable industry.

Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year).  The sum of an applicant’s full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience. 

Education:

High school diploma, GED or equivalency.

Certifications, Licenses, and/or Registrations:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Possession of or required to obtain within six (6) months of hire date, a Work Zone Safety International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Certification.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following: 

• Criminal history background investigation
• Post offer/pre-employment drug screen. Employees in safety-sensitive job classifications are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational
• Post offer/pre-employment physical

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to:

Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ

This position is FLSA Non- Exempt which means employees are eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.

Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employees Association (UAEA).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:  The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer.  The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status.  Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process.  Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276.  Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

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