Underground Utility Technician
Job in
Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, 89105, USA
Listing for:
City of Las Vegas
Full Time, Part Time
position
Listed on 2026-07-30
Job specializations:
-
Trades / Skilled Labor
General Labor, Maintenance Worker, Field/Service Technician, Building Maintenance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 55000 - 75000 USD Yearly
USD
55000.00
75000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Career Opportunity
The city of Las Vegas invites applications for Underground Utility Technician. This position performs skilled and semi-skilled work identifying, locating, and physically marking the location of subsurface underground utility lines prior to and throughout construction excavation activities; coordinates efforts with excavators to facilitate safe excavation; and performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.
The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list for current and/or future openings which may include part-time or full-time positions.
Supervision Received
Receives general supervision from the Traffic Field Supervisor or higher-level staff. May receive functional and technical supervision from a Senior Traffic Systems Technician.
Type of Examination
A civil service examination will be conducted in accordance with the Civil Service Rules of the city of Las Vegas. The supplemental questions are the examination. Falsification of information may result in disqualification from a recruitment or removal from a city positions. Additional information will not be accepted after the closing date. The supplemental questions are weighted 100% for placement on an eligible list, and must be worked on individually by the applicant only.
The supplemental questions of all qualified applicants will be reviewed for placement on an eligible list.
Eligible List
You must score 70% or higher on the examination to be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list will remain in effect for a period of 6 months from the date of certification and may be extended for a period of up to 2 years.
Selection Process
Final candidate selection will include list placement and may include hiring interview (if applicable). Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment hair drug test, complete background check, and may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform the physical requirements of the job. Some positions may require preliminary background checks.
Essential Functions
Conducts research, locates and marks out underground and subsurface installations in accordance with federal, state and local requirements; operates equipment used to identify underground and subsurface assets including electronic tracking, GPS, and other types of tracking technologies; accurately marks out the location of the subsurface facilities according to industry practices.Works independently in accurately locating and marking all types of existing City-owned underground infrastructure including, but not limited to: electric company feeders, storm water collection/distribution facilities, wastewater collection lines, streetlights, area lighting, traffic signals, telephone cables, utilities serving city facilities, and fiber optic systems.Reads and accurately interprets maps, GIS data, blueprints, schematic drawings, archives, and related symbols and markings; coordinates changes and corrections.Meets with excavators, property owners, contractors, city employees in other departments and divisions, and developers to assist in identifying subsurface installations; explain service locations and responsibilities; attend pre-job meetings with excavators as needed.Reviews the work of the contractors in reference to their hitting or damaging a city-owned utility during excavation; responds to emergency calls when unknown utility is located; identifies utility and notifies contractor or citizen.Investigates and prepares detailed written documentation on excavation which results in damage to underground and subsurface assets owned/maintained by the City; prepares and maintains a variety of reports. Makes field notes on the locations of underground utility lines.Uses hand tools such as shovels, picks, and lid pullers to open, find, and uncover vaults, valve boxes, conduit, pipes, sewer manholes, utility boxes, and other underground assets.Uses computer system to update incorrect or missing assets; enters data into a One-Call system; correctly uses GPS receivers to locate facilities; retrieves and resolves work using office and field computer systems.Reads maps and GIS systems, assists in updating when deficiencies are noted between field conditions and the map and GIS data.Adheres to all related codes and regulations for duties assigned; adheres to safe work practices and procedures; maintains repairs and sets up devices for work zone traffic control and worker safety; ensures public safety is maintained during work activities.Shares technical knowledge and information in areas of expertise with other employees with whom the individual is assigned to work.Assists in emergency repairs of underground and subsurface infrastructure as needed.Marginal Functions
Represents the City of Las Vegas in the Underground Damage Prevention field as needed.Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.Experience
One year of experience in the construction, maintenance, surveying, or…
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