Salary : $86,144.40 - $109,531.38 Annually
Location : Bothell Operation Center: 21233 20th Ave. SE, Bothell, WA
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Job Number: 26-00284
Department: Public Works
Division: Maintenance and Operations - Utilities
Opening Date: 11/05/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Position DescriptionPlease note: Application may not be accepted if it is incomplete. Adding your resume and/or cover letter in lieu of the application may not be accepted as well.
City of Bothell is seeking a skilled
Public Works Maintenance Specialist - Utility Locator & GIS Mapping Technician to support utility locating and GIS mapping efforts, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the City's underground utility records.
This position is responsible for locating and marking underground utilities, collecting and maintaining GIS data, identifying and resolving discrepancies between field conditions and mapped records, and ensuring compliance with Washington's underground utility damage prevention requirements.
If you have an interest in utility locating and GIS mapping, we encourage you to apply today!
Recruitment information:- The first round of applications will be reviewed on November 19th, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- Schedule: 4/10s 6:00 am - 4:30 pm (Fridays off)
What will you do in this position?- Accurately identifies and marks the location of underground utility infrastructure including but not limited to water, wastewater, storm, fiber optic networks, and electrical wiring using appropriate locating equipment and methods in public right-of-way and easement areas.
- Evaluate conflicting utility records, interpret technical information, verify field conditions, and make independent technical decisions necessary to support accurate utility locating and asset mapping
- Support compliance with Washington's underground utility damage prevention requirements, including locating deadlines, positive responses, documentation, and coordination of contracted locating services.
GIS. - GPS/GNSS field data collection, GIS editing, asset verification, interpretation of as-built drawings and construction records, and resolution of discrepancies between mapped information and actual field conditions.
- Responsible for a defined technical program, including maintaining locating SOPs, coordinating training, tracking field-to-GIS corrections, and supporting accurate and reliable utility records.
A successful candidate in this position will:- Actively build and maintain internal and external partnerships through collaboration, sharing resources, and utilizing diverse expertise to achieve common goals and drive success.
- Make timely and effective decisions, often with limited information and under tight deadlines and pressure, relying on a combination of analysis, experience, and judgment.
- Adapt effectively to changes, adjusting behavior to evolving circumstances, and embrace new ideas and diverse perspectives.
- Effectively conveys information and ideas through various communication methods and practices active listening.
- Apply objective reasoning and action, maintaining perspective when evaluating both qualitative and quantitative information.
To read the full job description and review the minimum qualifications, .
Please indicate your years of maintenance worker experience.
- No experience
- Less than 1 year of experience
- More than 1 year, but less than 3 years
- More than 3 years, but less than 5 years
- More than 5 years
Do you have a valid Driver's License?
- I have a valid Washington State Driver's License.
- I have a valid Driver's License from another state.
- I do not have a valid Driver's License.
Do you currently have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or Class B with tanker endorsement?
- Yes, Class A with tanker endorsement
- Yes, Class B with tanker endorsement
- Yes, both Class A and B with tanker endorsement
- No
Do you have a Washington Traffic Control Flagger card?
Select the type of experience you had in underground utility infrastructure (Select all that apply).
- Water
- Wastewater
- Fiber Optic Network
- Electrical Wiring
- All the above
Which of the following computer applications or software do you have at least two years of experience using? (Select all that apply.)
- Windows-based computers and software applications
- ArcGIS Pro
- GIS and mapping applications
- Maintenance management software
- Microsoft Office applications
- All the above
What brands and types of utility locating equipment do you have experience using?
I certify that all statements above are true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that false statements will be sufficient cause for removal from the hiring process and/or termination.
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