Locating Technician II

T2 Utility Engineers•Renton, WA

6d•$27 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Interested in the opportunity for a great career as a utility locator. Join Applied Professional Services, Inc (APS) in Kent, WA as part of our Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) field tech team. When you join our field tech team, you’re not confined to an office. APS provides you with outstanding benefits and an opportunity for a great career with room for advancement. Applied Professional Services, Inc. (APS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of T2 Utility Engineers. Since 1993, T2 Utility Engineers has provided professional Subsurface Utility Engineering, Utility Coordination, and surveying services in support of infrastructure projects of all sizes and types. Using advanced technologies, our team of field technicians, engineers, and surveyors, provide quality data and professional insight to help our clients visualize, plan, and design their projects. Our mission is to provide project stakeholders with quality information, professional insight and deliverables that streamline construction, improve project safety, and set the standard for the engineering industry.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
4+ years of experience in the utility locating industry or as a SUE Field Tech
Ability to read and interpret utility company prints and design plans
Valid driver's license with good driving record
Ability to pass a pre-employment physical (U.S. only)
Ability to obtain a DOT medical card for CMV operation (U.S. only)
Ability to lift 50 lbs. and perform physical movements necessary to operate heavy tools and equipment
Ability to work outdoors in all climates
Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time, by company vehicle or commercial airline, up to 2 week continuous stay.
Work nights and weekends when required to do so
Must have a good oral and written communication skills and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

OSHA Safety certifications are a plus

Responsibilities

Be skilled in the operation of SUE utility locating and designating equipment, including pipe and cable locators, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
Complete detailed accurate daily billing forms, forms and field sketches or RM Locating®
Use of tools and equipment to conduct utility investigations
Drive commercial motor vehicles, however a CDL license is not required
Perform safety set-up and maintenance of traffic operations under direct supervision of senior field staff
Assist with survey and data collection tasks, supporting overall crew activities
Perform daily routine maintenance of equipment
Perform daily basic vehicle maintenance