Utility Services Technician II

NV5 • Charlotte, NC

13d

About The Position

NV5 (NASDAQ: NVEE) provides engineering and consulting services to public and private sectors, delivering solutions through five business verticals: Construction Quality Assurance, Infrastructure, Energy, Program Management, and Environmental. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work. As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives . Entry and mid-level positions working primarily outside as part of a small team or crew. Chance to learn underground utility location as it pertains to the design of new roads, buildings, and utility master plans. Learn the mitigation of risk associated with the damage to underground utilities during construction from faulty design due to incomplete existing condition information. This opportunity provides the chance to work on GIS grade maps for cities, counties, and private institutions. All tools and equipment are provided along with a company vehicle. Primarily travel around the southeast with opportunities to travel to other NV5 offices in California, Oregon, New York, Texas, Colorado, and Florida. The NV5 Utility Services Department likes to promote from within and will train the proper applicant. Responsibilities Seeking a full-time Utility Services Technician II (utility locator). This individual will use industry specific equipment to locate a variety of underground utilities safely and efficiently on utility services projects. Also, the technician will be visiting project sites to verify existing utilities.

Requirements

• Associates degree preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office software; Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to type.
• 1-3 years of utility designation experience
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid driver’s license prior to employment
• Ability to travel (up to 50% of the time)
• Minimum education requirement of High School Diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

• Familiar of IOS operating system, a plus.
• Familiar with AutoCAD and Microstation, a plus.
• Familiarity with iPad or tablet, a plus

Responsibilities

• Location of underground utilities such as water, gas, power, fiber optic, and telephone.
• Identification of utility sizes, materials, and types.
• Work as part of a two to four man crew.
• Collection of existing conditions information for the assessment and identification of underground utilities.
• Assist with operation and maintenance of vacuum excavation truck.
• Be knowledgeable of the quality levels of SUE and how to differentiate between each one.
• Ability to help implement new technologies and methods.
• Provide support for land survey in the creation of topographic maps.

Benefits

• NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees