Subsurface Utility Field Technician

Description

Position Description

• Operates light to medium duty trucks, pipe locators, metal detectors, magnetic locators, electronic locators, ground-penetrating radar (GPR), and GPS locators.
• Maintains records of work (drawing and measurements) for updating record maps.
• Documents date and time of work; prepares reports.
• The majority of position duties are required to be performed on-site at jobs.
• May be required to work a standby rotation or during a declared/undeclared emergency.
• All other duties as assigned by Project Manager.

• Learn the system of transmission and distribution water lines and valves and the methods and procedures required to accurately locate underground utility infrastructure.
• Read maps (print and GIS) and street guides so as to navigate and complete duties
• Basic arithmetic, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division sufficient to read water meters, compute water volumes and pressures, and to compute distances.
• Take measurements with a measuring tape 50 feet or 100 feet in length.
• The appropriate ways to deal with the public sufficient to present a positive image of MCA
• Follow safety policies and procedures and applicable agency requirements.
• Operate a computer and calculator in the performance of assigned duties.
• Drive a truck, car, or van.
• Speak clearly and concisely in order to communicate effectively in person, mobile phone and over a two-way radio.
• Follow oral and/or written instructions sufficient to perform assigned work duties.
• Read and understand procedural and training manuals, memos, departmental directives, and street guides.
• Write legible, concise and accurate reports of work performed during assigned work shift.
• Handle difficult customers and/or situations in a calm manner.
• Skill in various utility maintenance and construction tasks.

• Compensation ranges from $19.00 to $26.00 per hour depending on experience.
• Medical benefits package including medical & prescription coverage and dental plans for employees and their qualifying family members (eligible after 90 days of employment), currently 100% covered by the employer.
• Retirement benefits, including a 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match (eligible after 6 months of employment), which is 100% fully vested on day one.
• Group term life insurance and long-term disability offered to eligible employees.
• Additional voluntary benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability, VSP, Life, and AD&D) offered to eligible employees.
• Holiday pay, as well as PTO, is available after 90 days of employment. Additional PTO is available based on seniority.
• Employee Assistance Program, including counseling, coaching and financial resources.

• One (1) year or more of previous work experience working in utility maintenance or related construction in the use of locating equipment, map and blueprint reading preferred; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to travel to project sites.
• Must be able to pass a drug screening and background check.

• Primarily work outdoors, must be able to work in extreme heat and cold.
• Must be able to travel up to 60%-80% of the time.
• Regularly required to walk for long distances.
• Frequently lifts or moves objects up to 50-100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.