Field Technician, SUE

Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc.•Austin, TX

1d•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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Intermediate // Developing skills with some practical experience; able to perform tasks with or without assistance.

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.