Utility Locator & CCTV Inspection Technician (NSW)

JK Williams Group; Penrith; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

JK Williams is seeking an experienced Utility Locator & CCTV Inspection Technician to join our Surveying team in NSW. Reporting to the Survey Manager, you will locate and map underground services ahead of construction and CCTV inspect sewer and stormwater conduits on subdivision projects.

This senior, hands-on field role combines two specialist skill sets. You will work with site personnel, service authorities, councils and clients across multiple projects, ensuring safe, accurate asset data and

Qualifications

• Qualification in utility locating, mapping or surveying or equivalent experience.
• NWPNET059 / NWPNET017 to supervise and report on conduit inspections.
• Knowledge of AS 5488-2022, WSA 05-2020 and the civil construction industry.
• White Card and a current Class C driver licence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CCTV reporting/asset data software.

Responsibilities

• Locate, trace and verify services using EM locators, GPR, sondes and wands, recorded to AS 5488-2022 quality levels.
• Clear work areas ahead of earthworks, trenching, boring and road construction, with care around live services.
• Identify and elevate clashes between existing services and proposed designs early.
• CCTV inspect new and existing sewer and stormwater, coding and grading defects to WSA 05-2020.
• Prepare inspection reports and asset data packages, and re-inspect after rectification through to handover.
• Carry out all confined space work in line with procedures, including gas testing and permits.

Skills

Utility locating

CCTV inspection

Site planning

Safety compliance

Communication

Driver licence

Education

NWPNET059 / NWPNET017

Tools

Microsoft Office

CCTV reporting software

Asset data software

Job description

Utility Locator & CCTV Inspection Technician (NSW)

Posted: 23/09/2026

Closing Date: 23/10/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: NSW Office - Penrith

Job Category: Survey

About Us

For over 65 years, JK Williams has been more than a civil contractor — we’ve been builders of communities, forgers of lasting relationships, and dedicated to establishing a legacy of excellence across Australia’s east coast.

As a proud family-owned business, we know that our greatest asset isn’t the machinery we operate or the infrastructure we deliver — it’s our people. The dedication, expertise, and commitment of our team is what has made us a recognised leader in civil construction and infrastructure, known for innovation, quality, and integrity.

Our rich history hasn’t just shaped who we are — it’s positioned us for an exciting future. And we want the right people alongside us for the journey.

Job Description

The Opportunity
We're looking for an experienced Utility Locator & CCTV Inspection Technician to join our Surveying team. Reporting to the Survey Manager, you'll locate and map underground services ahead of construction, and CCTV inspect new and existing sewer and stormwater conduits across our subdivision projects.

This is a senior, hands-on field role that combines two specialist skill sets. You'll prove up services before our crews break ground, and inspect and report on assets so they're ready for water authority and council handover. You'll work with site personnel, subcontractors, service authorities, councils and clients, often across several projects at once.

In this role you will:

• Locate, trace and verify services using EM locators, GPR, sondes and wands, recorded to AS 5488-2022 quality levels
• Clear work areas ahead of earthworks, trenching, boring and road construction, with particular care around live services on staged and infill sites
• Identify and elevate clashes between existing services and proposed designs early
• CCTV inspect new and existing sewer and stormwater, coding and grading defects to WSA 05-2020
• Prepare inspection reports and asset data packages, and re-inspect after rectification through to handover
• Carry out all confined space work in line with our procedures, including gas testing and permits

Desired Skills and Experience

About you
You'll have proven field experience in both subsurface utility location and CCTV conduit inspection. You'll be a confident communicator who can plan and prioritise across multiple projects and deliver under tight timeframes without cutting corners on safety or quality.

The successful applicant will have:

• A qualification in utility locating, utility mapping or surveying, or equivalent experience
• NWPNET059 / NWPNET017 (supervise and report on conduit inspections)
• Confined Space Entry and Gas Test Atmospheres
• A working knowledge of AS 5488-2022, WSA 05-2020 and the civil construction industry
• A White Card and a current Class C driver licence
• A sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office and CCTV reporting / asset data software

Highly regarded:

• Residential subdivision experience, including greenfield and infill
• Experience within a NATA-accredited or ISO/IEC 17020-aligned inspection framework
• Traffic Control and/or Working at Heights tickets

Why JK's?
We pride ourselves in employing the best experts to become a part of our highly skilled team. At JK Williams you will:

• Work with a team that's recognised by TIME Magazine as one of Australia's best employers for 2025!
• Be rewarded with a competitive salary package and employee benefits.
• Be provided with a company vehicle, fuel, mobile phone and laptop.
• Become part of a successful business that offers stability and values its people.
• Gain access to unique training experiences and a high-performing work culture.
• Have access to enviable career advancement opportunities.
• Work life balance.
• Become part of a team that have each other's backs, do the right thing, stand by their work and have fun!
• Work for a company where you're not just a number — you're part of a family that cares about your growth and well-being.

JK Williams believes in diversity and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants. We welcome applicants from all walks of life, including various socio-economic, cultural, LGBTIQ, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.

JK Williams believes in diversity and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants.