Utility Worker III

The next review of applications is scheduled for July 16 2026 and weekly thereafter.

Located in the northern portion of the Phoenix Metropolitan area the Town of Cave Creek is a small town that is proud of its Western heritage. We pride ourselves on being innovative inclusive and dedicated to providing high quality water services to our customers. The Utilities Department manages the water treatment and distribution systems for Cave Creek. The Town also operates the Desert Hills Water System which supplies water to an unincorporated area west of Town limits. Currently there are just under 5000 active water accounts in both water systems.

If you are looking for a place where the people are engaged and willing to work together as a team to help everyone succeed the Town of Cave Creek is the place for you. At the Town of Cave Creek you will be part of an organization that values its employees as its greatest asset.

We are seeking

The primary function of a Utility Worker is to perform a variety of manual and semi-skilled technical duties and tasks related to the installation maintenance repairing and operation of the Towns water and wastewater systems. This is accomplished by installing repairing or replacing service lines water meters hydrants valves and main lines. Assists in blue-staking of utility assets and maintenance or repairs related to the sewer collection system. Reads water meters and responds to customer service requests. Works closely with other divisions departments outside public and private agencies and the general public. This position has no supervisory responsibilities and works under the general direction of the Field Operations Supervisor.

This position will normally have a 40 hour per week work schedule coordinated with the assigned Supervisor but will also be required to be part of the on-call rotation for the division and respond to emergency call-backs.

About You

Are you someone who proactively builds productive relationships and takes responsibility for your work and actions. You actively participate as a member of the team to move toward the completion of goals while producing quality outcomes. You take great pride in managing time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently while accomplishing objectives beyond what is required. You are also committed to safety and will uphold our safety culture.

At the Town of Cave Creek we hire motivated talented individuals who have a passion for what they do while possessing the ability to fulfill our mission and uphold our values.

The successful candidate must meet the physical standards and requirements for working in confined spaces and trenches. Work will require climbing portable ladders and entering confined spaces.Utility Workers will be required to be on an On-Call Rotation that may require work outside of the normal schedule.

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive direction from Field Operations Supervisor to perform activities associated with water distribution system maintenance & repair.
• Installing repairing or replacing service lines water meters hydrants valves and main lines.
• Assist in blue staking of utility assists.
• Read water meters and respond to customer service requests.
• Operate and maintain a variety of specialized equipment including boring equipment service/crane truck tapping equipment backhoe loader dump truck pick-up hand tools jackhammers whackers digging bars and shovels.
• Assist with maintenance and repairs related to the sewer collection system.
• Comply with safety standards regulations and policies. Must follow OSHA and Town safety standards including the use and wear of respirators hard hats protective clothing/eyewear/footwear and other related materials or equipment. Confined space entry.
• Required to be on call 24 hours on an emergency basis; weekends nights and holidays.
• Perform other related duties as assigned; may be called upon to assist other divisions within the Town

Candidates for aLevel I Utility Worker must possess the following requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 0-2 years or more of experience in the field of water quality or water operations.
• Must possess and maintain an unrestricted Arizona Drivers license.
• Must possess and maintain a Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire date.
• Must obtain an ADEQ Grade 1 Distribution and Collections certification within 12 months of hire date.
• Please see the requirements below to promote to Utility Worker II.
• Pay range for a Utility Worker I is $21.87 to $33.29.

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

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1-3 years or more of experience in the field of water quality or water operations.
• Mustpossess and maintain an unrestricted Arizona Drivers license.
• Must possess and maintain a Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement at the time of hire.
• Must possess an ADEQ Grade 1 Distribution and Collections certification at the time of hire.
• Must obtain an ADEQ Grade 2 Distribution and Collections certification within 12 months of hire.
• Pay range for a Utility Worker II is $25.05 to $38.12.

• Working knowledge of materials practices and equipment used in water system maintenance and repair activities; occupational hazards and safety precautions for operating assigned equipment; common hand and power tools; basic preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Workplace safety hazards procedures and equipment used when working on or near underground utility lines.
• General procedures for installing maintaining and repairing underground water infrastructure.

• Ability to perceive and understand written and oral instructions.
• Ability to discern audible warning or emergency alarms including vehicle backup warnings and to discern color-coded alarms and equipment indicators.
• Ability to read comprehend and interpret written materials such as manuals Safety Data Sheets system maps and diagrams. Ability to maintain daily logs and prepare general written reports and e-mails etc.
• Ability to use Personal Computer Tablet and smart phones.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software Internet Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) Customer Service software and GIS systems.
• Ability to deal with a system of real numbers; and practical application of fractions percentages ratios/proportions measurement and unit conversions.
• Ability to work in small cramped spaces such as trenches to repair water mains or service connections using PPE and in a variety of weather conditions.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Applicants must complete an electronic Town Employment Application form available via the town website - . Resumes may be attached to the completed Employment Application but can not be submitted in lieu of the job application. If you need additional detail please email