Utility Services Technician II

NV5; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Utility Services Technician II to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work outdoors, learning to locate underground utilities and contribute to essential infrastructure projects. You will be part of a dedicated crew, using industry-specific equipment to ensure safety and efficiency. With a strong emphasis on professional growth, the company promotes from within and provides comprehensive training. Enjoy competitive compensation, benefits, and the chance to travel while making a significant impact in your community.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k)

Professional Development Opportunities

Overtime Pay

Per Diem for Travel

Qualifications

• Entry-level position with a focus on underground utility location.
• Knowledge of GIS and utility mapping is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Locate underground utilities such as water, gas, and power.
• Work as part of a crew to collect existing conditions information.
• Assist with the operation of vacuum excavation equipment.

Skills

Utility Designation Experience

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)

Typing Ability

iOS Operating System Familiarity

AutoCAD

Microstation

Ability to Travel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree (Preferred)

Job description

Utility Services Technician II

Job ID

2025-10804

# of Openings

1

Location

US-NC-Charlotte

Category

Utility

Type

Regular Full-Time

Overview

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. The most frequent and essential work activities include:

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.

Qualifications

• Associates degree preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office software; Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to type.
• Familiar of IOS operating system, a plus.
• Familiar with AutoCAD and Microstation, a plus.
• 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)
• Familiarity with iPad or tablet, a plus
• Minimum education requirement of High School Diploma or GED.

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Work Environment and Physical Demands

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. When properly requested and when feasible (without undue hardship to the organization), reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• This position will be subject to outside environmental conditions.
• Work will primarily be in the field involving long term standing and frequent walking as well as include common hazards at construction and project sites.
• Must be able to carry, lift and push/pull up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to walk over rough and uneven terrain with sustained standing or walking for 10-12 hour work days on occasion.
• Must have the ability to see, smell, hear, talk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel and twist, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, sit, stand, and walk.
• Weekend and overtime work and/or overnight work and travel may be required.
• Additional physical duties may be required as necessary.
• Overtime pay at time and half.
• Per diem for overnight travel.

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

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.