Field Technician, SUE

Cobb, Fendley & Associates•Austin, TX

23h•Onsite

About The Position

CobbFendley is seeking an experienced SUE Field Technician in our Austin office. Since 1980, CobbFendley has been committed to providing innovative engineering and surveying solutions with the goal of bettering communities. Our multi-discipline approach allows for the efficient completion of projects through experienced staff who focus on client communication. We are always seeking talented and qualified professionals to enhance our ability to provide clients with exceptional service. Are you ready to Join Our Block and advance your career? At CobbFendley, people are our most valued resource.

Requirements

Intermediate // Developing skills with some practical experience; able to perform tasks with or without assistance.
3+ years of Field experience.
Knowledge of field operations, methods, procedures, safety requirements, and environmental considerations associated with civil infrastructure work in outdoor settings.
Skills include use of industry-standard tools, equipment, and computer software to perform field tasks, document work, and communicate effectively.
Ability to safely operate required equipment, travel locally, regionally, and interstate, with occasional overnight stays, and perform work in varying weather, terrain, and environmental conditions.
Tasks are divided between indoor and outdoor settings, with approximately 80% of duties performed in outdoor environments and 20% in indoor office or warehouse spaces.
Cognitive Requirements. Selective attention, oral comprehension, oral expression, speech recognition, speech clarity, written comprehension, written expression, problem sensitivity, deductive reasoning, inductive reasoning, number facility, information ordering, category flexibility, flexibility of closure, fluency of ideas, and originality.
Must remain alert and responsive while working in lane closure zones adjacent to high-traffic and dynamic areas.
Physical Abilities. Includes hand-eye coordination, steadiness, upper and lower body strength, control precision, stamina, multi-limb coordination, static strength, manual dexterity, and depth perception.
Extended periods of sitting and standing in an upright position at a workstation or job site.
Movement within the office and job sites, including navigating between floors, workstations, high-traffic areas, and various walking surfaces.
Forward flexion, extension, or lateral rotation of the head and neck while using multiple computer screens.
Repetitive finger movements for operating a computer mouse and typing on a keyboard.
Includes activities such as reaching, bending, stooping, carrying, lifting, pushing, pulling, and handling.
Extending hands and arms in various directions, such as overhead, below the waist, forward, or laterally.
Raising or lowering objects from one level to another and transporting objects by holding them in the hands, arms, or over the shoulder.
Capable of lifting, carrying, and balancing equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds in various environments, including remote, rural, or urban settings.
Ability to walk long distances (3+ miles) and climb on uneven surfaces.
Office Conditions. Includes extensive use of electronic devices such as computers, printers, copiers, scanners, plotters, and telephones.
Additionally, tasks may involve the use of cutting tools and equipment like rotary paper cutters and plotting devices.
Outdoor Conditions. Includes walking and climbing on uneven surfaces, confined spaces, and exposure to extreme weather conditions (heat and freezing temperatures).
Potential exposure to high noise levels and various allergens, including poison ivy, sumac, dust, pollen, and cedar.
Potential exposure to wildlife hazards such as animals, insects, and plants.
Ability to move effectively in and around construction sites, traffic work zones, and other outdoor assignments.
Regular use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required, along with use of pneumatic, hand and power tools.
May involve driving large pick-up trucks with attached trailers, potentially operating watercraft, and for extended periods of time.
This position requires in-person work and is ineligible for remote work.
All offers of employment at CobbFendley are contingent upon the prospective employee passing a drug screening, physical exam (if applicable), and various background verifications (including but not limited to 10-year history of the county, state, federal, and a 5-year history of motor vehicle records).
CobbFendley complies with all applicable state and federal laws regarding said screenings.
Unless and only to the extent state or federal law limits CobbFendley’s drug-testing requirements for initial hiring, all candidates for employment are subject to pre-employment drug screening verification which may include a panel drug test for use of marijuana and other substances that may be lawful under state law but unlawful under federal law.
A positive result may lead to disqualification of candidacy or termination from employment to the extent permitted by law.
CobbFendley reserves all rights with respect to its drug-testing, other pre-employment screenings, and workplace policies and procedures.
Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. participates in E-Verify.
CobbFendley will not sponsor applications of work visas.

Nice To Haves

May cross train to perform other field services (Telecommunications, Survey, SUE).
May perform Level C (QL-C) SUE, including documenting existing visible utility features such as manholes, valve boxes, hydrants, meters, pedestals, handholes, and related utility appurtenances.
May perform Level D (QL-D) SUE, including reviewing available utility records and coordinating with utility representatives to obtain existing utility information.

Responsibilities

Perform routine assignments with limited supervision.
Expand technical knowledge and field capabilities.
Coordinate with project staff as directed.
Responsible for safely operating equipment.
Travel locally and out of state, including overnights.
May operate a variety of vehicles, including large vehicles with or without attached trailers, as needed to support specific operational tasks, and perform routine maintenance to ensure safe and efficient use.
May cross train to perform other field services (Telecommunications, Survey, SUE).
Comply with all safety procedures: Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Emergency Action Plans (EAP), and Project Safety Plans (PSP) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) procedures.
Observe and follow QA/QC processes under supervision.
Identifying and evaluating potential hazards in the work environment.
Properly selecting and using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Understanding of Traffic Control Plans (TCP).
Be familiar with Federal, State, and local codes, regulations, and standards governing projects in their respective field.
Perform entry-level tasks in Air and Hydro Vacuum Excavation (SUE Locating), assisting with safe and efficient exposure of underground utilities.
Apply basic utility locating methods to identify buried infrastructure such as telephone lines, fiber optic cables, coaxial cables, electric power, gas, water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer systems.
Read and interpret DOT, municipal, and other technical plans/prints to determine the type and size of underground utilities.
Operate or assist with vacuum truck equipment during excavation and utility locating activities.
Locate, designate, and mark underground utilities via all quality levels within prescribed quality/accuracy limits.
Perform Level A (QL-A) SUE locating via nondestructive techniques (i.e., digging potholes and soil excavation, etc.) with a high-pressure air/hydro wand, concrete saws, core drills, and vacuum hose systems to determine precise horizontal, vertical position, size, and type of underground utilities.
Perform Level B (QL-B) SUE designating via electromagnetic equipment (pipe/cable locators) to determine existence and horizontal position of underground utilities.
Perform Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) scanning when included as part of the scope.
Document estimated electronic depth (ED) readings.
Document site conditions and SUE information via photographs and/or video.
Perform video inspections of sewers when necessary.
May perform Level C (QL-C) SUE, including documenting existing visible utility features such as manholes, valve boxes, hydrants, meters, pedestals, handholes, and related utility appurtenances.
May perform Level D (QL-D) SUE, including reviewing available utility records and coordinating with utility representatives to obtain existing utility information.
Record accurate documentation/sketches of underground utility field data using CobbFendley’s ArcGIS Online SUE Collector/GIS mapping software.
Serve as a Project Lead on small SUE projects.
Troubleshoot some utility issues with regard to geophysical equipment.
Perform utility feature inventories and collect utility attribute information including ownership, material type, size, direction, and estimated depth information.
Conduct passive and inductive sweeps to identify unknown or unmarked utilities within project limits.
Prepare and maintain field sketches, photographs, and supporting documentation for utility investigations and project deliverables.
Coordinate with survey personnel to ensure utility markings and field data are properly documented.