Utility Services Technician III

About the Role

• Locate underground utilities (water, gas, power, fiber optic, telephone) using industry-specific equipment. • Identify utility sizes, materials, and types. • Work in crews of 2‑4 to collect existing‑condition data. • Operate and maintain the vacuum excavation truck. • Apply knowledge of SUE quality levels and assist with implementing new technologies. • Support land surveys for topographic map creation.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸utility locating
• ▸utility identification
• ▸data collection
• ▸vacuum excavation
• ▸sue quality
• ▸land survey

What You Bring

Primary responsibilities include locating underground utilities such as water, gas, power, fiber optic, and telephone, and identifying their sizes, materials, and types. The technician works as part of a two‑to‑four‑person crew, gathers existing‑condition information, and assists with operation and maintenance of a vacuum excavation truck. Knowledge of SUE quality levels, new technologies, and support for topographic mapping are also required. Candidates should preferably hold an associate’s degree, with a minimum of a high‑school diploma or GED. Required skills include proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) and the ability to type; familiarity with iOS, AutoCAD, MicroStation, and tablet use is a plus. Applicants need 1‑3 years of utility designation experience, a valid driver’s license, and must be able to travel up to 50 % of the time. • Prefer associate’s degree; minimum high‑school diploma or GED. • Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with iOS, AutoCAD, MicroStation, and tablets is a plus. • 1‑3 years utility designation experience and a valid driver’s license required. • Ability to travel up to 50 % of the time and work extended field hours. • Meet physical demands: lift up to 50 lb frequently, up to 100 lb occasionally, and walk 10‑12 hour days.

Requirements

• ▸associate degree
• ▸microsoft office
• ▸autocad
• ▸microstation
• ▸utility experience
• ▸driver's license

Benefits

The position is field‑based and subject to outdoor environmental conditions, requiring long periods of standing, walking, and frequent lifting of up to 50 lb (occasionally 100 lb). Workers must be able to navigate rough terrain, perform physical activities such as climbing, stooping, and crawling, and may need to work weekends, overtime, or overnight travel. Overtime is paid at time and a half, with per diem provided for overnight trips. NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, life insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan, and opportunities for professional development and advancement. The company is an equal‑opportunity employer and complies with all applicable non‑discrimination laws. • Overtime paid at time and a half with per diem for overnight travel. • Competitive compensation with medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k), and professional development.

Work Environment

Field