Utility Services Technician III

NV5 • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

NV5 (NYSE: TIC) is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. 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.
NV5 is seeking a full-time Utility Services Technician III (utility locator) for our Charlotte, NC office. 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. The most frequent and essential work activities include:

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.
• Overtime pay at time and half.
• Per diem for overnight travel.

What This Job Offers

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