Utility Technician

ELEMENT Engineering Group currently has an opening for a Utility Technician. The Utility Technician position is a broadly defined position that incorporates a number of responsibilities to keep our projects running smoothly. We are looking for someone who is dedicated, detail-oriented, thorough, and able to juggle a variety of tasks. At ELEMENT, we serve the communities where we live, work and play. We are an award-winning consulting firm that has served the engineering needs of public-sector clients in the development of infrastructure since our founding in 2006. ELEMENT’s design services include roadway, drainage, traffic control, signing & pavement markings, signals, lighting, structures, utilities, and traffic studies. ELEMENT also provides survey, subsurface utility engineering (SUE), and utility coordination to round-out all aspects of transportation engineering. The streamlined ability to serve our clients as a full-service firm brings ELEMENT employees a unique opportunity to be exposed to all aspects of a project’s life. ELEMENT offers a competitive benefits package including the potential for bonuses, ongoing continuing education opportunities, and a promote from within philosophy. We are a well-respected, growing engineering firm looking to expand our team. ELEMENT is a team-oriented company with growth opportunities, great leadership, and an exciting work portfolio. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The Utility Technician responsibilities will include involvement with all aspects of the utility coordination process such as: Identification of existing utilities and preliminary plans reading. Establishing contact with the utility agencies/owners (UAO). Assisting with the preparation of Utility Work by Highway Contractor packages. Scheduling and attend office, field, and Teams meetings with utility agency owners. Prepare draft meeting agendas and meeting minutes as needed. Performing follow -up of meeting action items to assure effective coordination results. Working with major Utility Owners with facilities of electric, gas, water, sanitary, CATV, and communications, along with local municipalities. Communicating the status of coordination activities via emails, letters, and telephone to keep project team informed. Communicate with Senior level staff on progress of assignments. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications High School Diploma. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excell, Word, Outlook, Teams). Strong communication skills. Familiarity with record drawings and/or GIS mapping a plus. Must have solid communication skills to coordinate effectively with FDOT staff, utility owners, design engineers, and construction managers. Strong organizational skills to handle multiple projects. Maintain focus on details with ability to prioritize projects and tasks to ensure schedule deadlines are met. Ability to work seamlessly with the project team, at all levels. Utility design or construction experience a plus. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.97 - $25.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40 per week Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching AD&D insurance Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance On-the-job training Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends Education: High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: Microsoft Outlook: 1 year (Required) Communication skills: 1 year (Required) Work Location: In person