Purpose

Work outdoors using electromagnetic equipment and ground penetrating radar to detect subsurface utilities.

Also perform vacuum truck operation; perform utility mark out and surveying activities; and document work with sketches, photos, spreadsheets and/or written reports.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Direction

• May assist senior level staff or management with clients and agencies, subcontractors, and design teams on moderately complex project issues.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Locate underground utilities through nondestructive methods.
• Operate Data Collectors and collect field measurements
• Record and document the underground utility field data accurately.
• Train to operate and maintain company equipment and vehicles.
• Train to meet company safety standards.

Do the Work

• Operation of vacuum truck and related equipment such as compressor blower, vacuum hose and air lance, jackhammer, pogo-tamper, concrete saw, hand tools, etc.
• Operation of multi-frequency electromagnetic equipment including electromagnetic induction (EMI) and ground penetrating radar (GPR).
• Record drawing and design plans.
• Perform minor maintenance and troubleshoot vacuum excavation systems and related equipment.
• Prepare daily paperwork.
• Perform SUE field activities with little supervision.
• Train junior field staff.

Success Metrics

• Be self-reliant and able to operate independently.
• Ability to ask for additional direction and assistance when needed
• Works effectively with internal leaders as well as external clients.
• Have a sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Have a strong element of quality control / attention to detail at all levels.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED strongly preferred.
• Two to Five (2-5) years as SUE Technician I or related experience.
• Basic knowledge of Land Surveying.
• Strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Positive, “can-do” attitude.
• Ability to work outside in all seasons and conditions.
• Ability to walk, kneel, squat and stand.
• Ability to lift 80lbs.
• Ability/willingness to travel for work assignments, including occasional overnight assignments.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and random thereafter.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required.

Essential Functions

• Indoor Work
• Outdoor Work
• Lift/Carry 51-100lbs
• Standing
• Sitting
• Traveling
• Walking
• Climbing
• Excessive Noise
• Operating Computer
• Exposure to Hazards
• Extreme Temperatures
• Reach Outward
• Reach above Shoulder
• Push/Pull 26-40lbs
• Crawl
• Squat or Kneel
• Bending
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Note: The position description is intended as a summary only of key duties. Other related duties may be assigned as appropriate.

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Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)