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.

• 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.

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.

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