Utility Locator: Light, Power, and traffic City of Sioux Falls

JOB SUMMARY

Love being outside & working with your hands? As a Utility Locator – with Light Power Traffic, you’re the person who makes sure everyone else can dig safely. This title is essential to avoid broken power and fiber lines that keep the city lit and moving. This role is all about protecting the Cities’ underground assets and providing safe work zones.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school or GED certification with a minimum of one (1) year of experience related to utility distribution systems; or any such combination of education, experience, and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority.

Willing to work standby and extended hours when required.

Must possess or be able to obtain within 90 days of hire a valid Class B commercial driver’s license with airbrake endorsement.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION

 Apply online by March 12, 2026 at www.siouxfalls.gov/careers. If an ADA accommodation is needed, please contact, 72 hours prior to closing date, 605-367-8740 or recruiter@siouxfalls.gov

OUR CULTURE

Sioux Falls is growing exponentially, and we need you to join our team of 1,400 full-time and hundreds more part-time and seasonal employees. Find a place to serve alongside us in a range of careers available in 12 diverse departments.

There’s a role for every interest, from public safety and health, to culture and recreation, to technology and internal operations. Our employees partner with local businesses and community members to provide the infrastructure, safe neighborhoods and recreation opportunities that keep Sioux Falls consistently ranked among the top places to live and work.

Our core values of safety, teamwork, innovation, character and respect build community from the inside out. Employees’ top culture drivers include a strong sense of accomplishment, growth through learning and training, and supportive colleagues. Team members achieve job satisfaction every day with the knowledge that their service positively impacts the high quality of life this community enjoys.

· Competitive salary with other public and industry positions, including step advancements.

· The City participates in the South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive a 6% match. Additionally, employees may choose to enroll in a Deferred Compensation Plan.

· Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Competitive rates for single, 2-party, and family.

· 11 paid holidays and 2 personal leave days each calendar year.

· New employees are granted 40 hours of vacation at time of hire and accrue an additional 2 weeks in their first year.

· Sick leave accrues over 96 hours per year.

HIRING RANGE DOQ: $21.42 - $24.85 hourly