Field SUE Technician II – GPR & Vacuum Ops

Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for a Survey SUE Technician II to join our team in any of our North and South Carolina offices:
Raleigh, Charlotte, Charleston, or Columbia.

Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for a Survey SUE Technician II to join our team in any of our North and South Carolina offices:
Raleigh, Charlotte, Charleston, or Columbia.

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved.

We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

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.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Direction

• Perform work under moderate supervision. Receive direction on moderately complex assignments, tasks, and execution. Work is frequently reviewed by more senior staff to ensure application of sound techniques and principles. Review work produced by junior staff for quality assurance.

• 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.

• 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.

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
• Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.

• High school diploma or GED strongly preferred. Commensurate relevant experience considered.
• Three or more (3+) years as SUE Technician I or related experience.
• Basic knowledge of Land Surveying.
• 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.