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Utility Locator

Salary

$29.83 - $39.37 Hourly

Location

City of Thornton; Infrastructure Maintenance Center, CO

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

26014

Department

Infrastructure

Division

Engineering

Opening Date

12/22/2025

Closing Date

1/5/2026 5:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

WORK HOURS

STANDARD 40 HOUR WORKWEEK

PROBATION

ONE YEAR (IF NOT CURRENTLY A CERTIFIED EMPLOYEE)

STATUS 2

FLSA NON-EXEMPT/CAREER SERVICE INCLUDED

BENEFITS

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Join our small team to make a huge impact on your community! As the City of Thornton continues to grow we are hiring a new team member to help with the new demand we have for utility locates. Enjoy independence in your work, awesome work life balance, and great benefits!

Under general supervision, identifies and locates City of Thornton utilities, and may conduct inspections of public and private facilities in the right-of-way to ensure conformance with plans, standards and specifications of the City of Thornton.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

Identifies and locates City of Thornton utilities, including water, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, fiber optic, and traffic signal facilities, and coordinates this information with other entities.

Responds to emergency notification requests for utility locates.

Reviews and screens locate ticket requests from the Utility Notification Center of Colorado.

Provides updates to utility locate sheets based on actual field observations.

Drafts summary reports of damaged utilities.

Works with field personnel on a daily basis to address construction issues and concerns.

Responds to customer concerns and questions regarding projects.

May inspect public and private facilities constructed in the right-of-way to ensure conformance to City of Thornton standards.

May conduct stormwater management inspections on public and private projects.

May review plans and specifications of public improvement projects.

May be required to work overtime.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or GED; three years' experience in construction inspection or related work. Direct experience performing utility locates is strongly desired. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Licensing/Certification Requirements:

Valid Colorado driver's license with a safe driving record.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the policies, procedures and goals of the City of Thornton and the department.

Knowledge of the City of Thornton Utility Locate Procedures.

Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations pertaining to providing utility locates in the State of Colorado.

Knowledge of operations and standard operating procedures of the City of Thornton construction inspection program.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of construction inspection.

Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations related to construction inspection.

Knowledge of operational characteristics of standard equipment associated with construction inspection.

Knowledge of methods and techniques for basic report preparation and writing.

Skill in providing field locates on underground facilities, including a thorough understanding of as-built drawings, locator maps and use of locating equipment.

Skill in preparing clear and concise administrative and technical reports.

Skill in making adjustments to standard operating procedures as appropriate.

Skill in responding effectively to issues of concern to citizens.

Ability to analyze complex issues and develop and implement an appropriate response.

Ability to perform mathematical calculations.

Ability to listen well and communicate effectively orally and in writing with various audiences.

Ability to interpret, understand, and comply with complex statutes, ordinances, regulations, standards, and laws.

Ability to analyze and evaluate information accurately.

Ability to use standard office equipment, computer equipment and software, including word processing, data base management, spreadsheet applications and electronic mail.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, builders, contractors and community members.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, talk, hear and make repetitive motions. This position is mostly medium work; exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment. The employee is subject to both inside and outside conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin, close quarters, and narrow aisles or passageways.

TESTING PROCEDURES

Examinations may include but are not limited to application screening beyond minimum qualifications; written, oral, practical exercise or any combination thereof or other job related assessment deemed appropriate by Human Resources.

Your application will be used as a screening tool. Completeness and accuracy are important! Any false or untrue statements or material omissions in the application and related paperwork or during the selection process could disqualify you from consideration.

As a condition of employment, the city of Thornton conducts background investigations for all positions which may also include a review of credit report and/or driving record. A drug screen, physical, and/or psychological examination administered by a city-designated provider will be required for pre-determined positions.

The City of Thornton is an equal opportunity employer.

The City of Thornton offers employees an outstanding benefits package. Benefit eligibility is based on the status of the position. Please email [email protected] to receive a copy of our 2025 Benefits Guide.

Benefits offered may include the following depending on the job type/status of the position:

+ Health Insurance

+ Dental Insurance

+ Vision Insurance

+ Life, Dependent Life & Supplemental Life Insurance Options

+ Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment Policy

+ Flexible Spending Plan

+ Retiree Health Savings Plan

+ Pension Plan & Deferred Compensation Plans

+ Short & Long-term Disability Plans

+ Paid Holidays

+ Vacation & Sick Leave

+ Multilingual Incentive Pay

+ Recreation Pass

+ Wellness Program - Learn more here (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ecAZ5bF8G3UKkXFWVXFFrqVAbC4DQyjc/view?usp=sharing)

+ In-House Training Opportunities

+ Tuition Reimbursement

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Flexible Schedules

+ Hybrid Schedules