Posted: Feb 19, 2026
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UTILITY LOCATION TECHNICIAN - SURVEY (Full Time/ 40 hours per week)

City of Brookfield - Brookfield, WI
Full-time
Salary: $31.04 - $35.49 Hourly
Application Deadline: Mar 15, 2026
As-Built Mapping

UTILITY LOCATION TECHNICIAN - SURVEY (Full Time/ 40 hours per week)

PURPOSE:    The Utility Location Technician (Survey) locates and marks underground City owned facilities for Digger’s Hotline, and performs entry-level survey engineering work.  The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that City utilities are located and accurately marked in the field according to the Digger’s Hotline guidelines.   

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Works under the direction of the Land Information Manager.
  • Competently locates and marks City-owned facilities, including underground utilities for Digger’s Hotline.
  • Safely operates a motor vehicle to carry out the business of the City.
  • Performs mathematical calculations, and reads and interprets City as-builts and construction drawings.
  • Assists survey section in the gathering and laying out of survey data for City projects.
  • Maintains a daily record of all work performed, and enters data into computer filing system.
  • Promotes and maintains positive departmental public relations and image with customers, which include other City departments and staff, developers, and the community in general. Responds or refers complaints to supervisor. 
  • Assist with review and compliance with right-of-way/excavation permit as they correspond with Digger’s Hotline tickets.
  • Ability to report to duty in emergency situations and work on-call rotational shifts.

 

Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.

 

 

THE REQUIREMENTS:  

  1. High school Diploma or equivalent; with a preference for an associate’s degree in Engineering Technology.
  2. At least 1 year of Digger’s Hotline locating or survey experience, including public works construction, and knowledge in reading and interpreting as-builts and construction drawings.
  3. Basic knowledge of computer software programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe.
  4. Valid State of Wisconsin Driver's License.
  5. Ability to work a minimum of 40 hours per week with occasional overtime and rotational on-call shifts and ability to report to duty in emergency situations.

        Equivalent combinations of training and experience may be considered.

 

2026 SALARY RANGE:   Pay Range 121 is $31.04 - $35.49 per hour.

                                               Appointment is normally made at the beginning of the range.

 

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following:  training and experience evaluation; written, oral or performance tests; or other assessment methods.  The Department of Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to oral and performance examinations.  Oral examinations may include written exercises. 

 

Applications will be accepted through SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2026.  This deadline may be extended to meet the needs of the City.

 

APPLY ONLINE through NEOGOV via the City of Brookfield’s website (www.ci.brookfield.wi.us) by first clicking on the job title and then on the "Apply" link.  An email address is necessary to apply online.  First-time applicants must establish an account, including creating a username and password.  After an account has been established, applicants should select the "Build Job Application" link to continue the application process. Additional documents, including resumes, may be attached to the application,  however the application must be completed in its entirety to be considered further.  You will receive an email confirming that we have received your application.  It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Online applications are stored on a secure site. Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the information submitted.

 

 

For assistance click on “HELP” or, during business hours, contact Applicant Support @ 1-855-524-5627 Option: 1 or Ann Harvancik at (262) 787-3607 in the City of Brookfield H. R. Department.  

 

02/17/2026  

 

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