Utility Services Technician III

NV5; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

NV5 is seeking a full-time Utility Services Technician III (utility locator) for our Alpharetta, GA office. This role involves locating underground utilities and verifying existing utilities at project sites, often within a 2–4 person crew.

The position requires an associate degree (preferred), proficiency with Microsoft Office, and the ability to type. Travel up to 50% and familiarity with AutoCAD/MicroStation or iPad are a plus. Outdoor work and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).
• Ability to type.
• Familiarity with iOS operating system is a plus.
• Familiar with AutoCAD and MicroStation is a plus.
• 1–3 years of utility designation experience.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid driver’s license prior to employment.
• Travel up to 50% of the time.
• Familiarity with iPad or tablet is a plus.
• Minimum education requirement of High School Diploma or GED.

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 person 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 differentiating between each.
• Help implement new technologies and methods.
• Provide support for land survey in the creation of topographic maps.

Skills

Typing

Microsoft Office

Travel readiness

IOS familiarity

Education

Associate’s degree (preferred)

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

iPad/tablet

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

NV5 is seeking a full-time Utility Services Technician III (utility locator) for our Alpharetta, GA 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:

• 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

• Associate’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software; Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to type.
• Familiarity with 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.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• 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.

Benefits

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

EEO Statement

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.