SUE Technician

Job Description

This position is responsible for obtaining information and direction from office staff and working in the field to locate underground utilities utilizing a variety of methods. Employee will be trained to ensure the accuracy of field work, perform field calculations, operate and maintain equipment, make proper field notes and sketches, ensure the proper maintenance of crew vehicles, adhere to all applicable safety procedures and other duties as necessary to complete complex utility locating projects.

The Employee will be responsible for leading a SUE field crew and must have proficiency in utility designating methods including GPR, induction and direct connection. The Employee must also have experience with operating vacuum excavation equipment.

Join a dynamic, value-driven, client- and community-focused environment where your work creates a lasting positive impact for the people and communities we serve.

• Perform utility surveys using designating equipment
• Prepare complete and accurate utility sketches of the area surveyed for office use
• Perform field investigations to identify all utilities located within the survey area
• Work as part of a field crew efficiently and accurately
• Interface with office staff to clearly convey information and assist with quality control
• Must be detail oriented and document all locating procedures and results
• Meet specified schedules and budgets
• Must be able to work 40-50 hours per week and be able to travel if necessary.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record. Additionally, must pass a pre-employment drug test and a pre-employment background check
• Basic Computer Skills Ambitious and willing to learn
• 5 years SUE experience minimum
• Strong understanding of ASCE 38-22
• Ability to hand multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to positively communicate with peers and clients
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions and lift up to 50 lbs. with the help of a coworker, and stoop, bend and stand throughout the course of up to a 12-hour day in varying terrain.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions, in outdoor environments
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with company safety policies.
• Ability to travel week to week or occasionally for longer durations, approximately 50% of the time.

The A-Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally, personally and as part of a community. We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives, and we provide resources that care for our people, both at work and in life:

• Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.
• Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave
• Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.
• Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.
• Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our ‘quality of life’ core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.
• Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.
• Belonging: We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.
• Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.

• Employment Type:
  
  Full-time

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