Utility Specialist

Utility Specialist

Applications are now being accepted for the position of Utility Specialist in the Construction and Utilities 
Department. This is a non-exempt position with a starting wage of $22.80 to $27.70 per hour/DOQ.

ACHD offers an excellent benefit package with medical, vision and dental insurance, paid vacation and 
holidays and membership in the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI).

Primary Responsibilities:

• The Utility Specialist assists the Supervisor, Utilities in the technical and administrative field and office 
  duties associated with the installation, relocation, and/or protection of utilities installed in public 
  roadways. Works with ACHD employees and the owners of utilities located in public roadways.
• Assists in developing schedules for installation and relocation of utilities, and in the resolution of 
  utility-related problems.
• Maintains the database and monitors compliance with the District’s no-cut policy; performs 
  construction plan reviews and quality checks.

Qualifications:

• Must have good knowledge of Utility location and equipment used in utility location and relocation 
  activities; principles and practices of roadway, structure, and utility construction; survey principles, 
  survey staking, and layout including offsets, cuts, fills, and centerline controls; traffic hazards and 
  traffic safety procedures; engineering calculations.
• Considerable knowledge of computer operating programs; specifically, Word, Excel, and GIS software.
•  Experience in road and utility construction supplemented by college-based courses in Civil 
  Engineering or Construction Management are a plus.
• Requires a valid Idaho Driver’s License.
• Any combination of education, experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills 
  and abilities may be acceptable.

An AA/EEO/ADA Employer
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

Salary/Compensation: $22.80 - $27.70 per hour