Subsurface Utilities Crew Chief II

WGI•West Palm Beach, FL

About The Position

WGI is seeking a Subsurface Utilities Crew Chief II with at least four years of experience to join its Geospatial Division in West Palm Beach, Florida. The role leads field crews and supervises SUE staff as needed to complete projects safely, on schedule, and within the directed scope. Work includes directing field tasks, conducting utility investigations and designations, collecting survey information, and coordinating with project managers, engineers, surveyors, CADD staff, clients, and utility representatives. The position requires operating and maintaining utility exploration equipment and vehicles, including a vacuum excavation truck, and working outdoors in varied weather and terrain. Workdays may primarily involve SUE activities, with survey tasks performed as needed to collect field data. The role requires multitasking, strong safety awareness, and compliance with company procedures. Travel may be required, including trips of up to two weeks, primarily within the office’s geographic region and to other states as needed. Survey experience is a plus but not required; WGI will train the successful candidate in survey procedures for locating designated utilities and equipment maintenance.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least four years of experience with Subsurface Utilities Engineering, utility designation, and test holes.
Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record.
Full understanding of ASCE SUE Quality Levels.
Supervisory experience.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to pass a DOT physical and obtain a DOT Medical Card within 60 days.
Ability to pass a drug screen.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and physically operate heavy tools such as jackhammers and pogo tampers.
Enjoy working outdoors in all types of weather and be able to walk for long periods over varied terrain.
Ability to travel for up to two weeks at a time.
Technical and mechanical aptitude.
Computer proficiency and ability to operate advanced software.
Understanding of physics and advanced utility-designation theory.
Strong problem-solving and visual-spatial abilities.
Basic math skills and good writing and reading comprehension.
Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; WGI cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.

Nice To Haves

Survey experience; training in effective survey procedures for locating designated utilities and equipment maintenance is provided.
PowerSafe training.
E-RailSafe training.
Other region-specific credentials.
OSHA 10-hour certification.
OSHA 30-hour certification.
DOT Driver's Qualification.
Coalition for Construction Safety certification.
First Aid/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Lead multiple field crews and supervise SUE staff as needed to complete projects safely, on schedule, and within the scope directed by project managers or project engineers/surveyors.
Direct SUE tasks in the field and lead field investigations.
Lead tailgate safety meetings and develop site-specific Job Hazard Analyses.
Develop and implement Maintenance of Traffic signage at each site.
Communicate with clients and utility representatives and coordinate SUE-related tasks with SUE, Survey, and CADD staff.
Perform QA/QC on designated utilities and test holes.
Train lower-level SUE technicians in utility designation and test-hole techniques.
Secure equipment against loss and theft.
Read and interpret roadway plans, as-builts, and utility-company markup records.
Designate utilities encountered in the field, including telecommunications, cable television, gas, electric, water, and traffic-control utilities.
Use multi-frequency pipe and cable locators, single-frequency induction devices, and GPR; troubleshoot equipment and make basic repairs.
Follow safety standards when operating electronic and mechanical equipment.
Maintain the truck and electronic equipment, including checking fluid levels and filters and maintaining pneumatic and hand tools.
Use an air lance to expose utilities in varying soil conditions and at varying depths.
Use and maintain a concrete saw; operate a jackhammer on varying pavement types; and follow proper tamping procedures and patch asphalt and concrete.
Drive the designating vehicle and vacuum excavation truck; operate the vac truck and troubleshoot it or perform minor repairs.
Keep equipment and the crew’s assigned vehicle clean and maintained.
Complete legible field books and field sketches and record test-hole and pole data.
Maintain and operate a total station and/or GPS unit, including the associated data collector.
Follow WGI survey procedures for checking into established survey control and use standard feature codes when collecting SUE designation and test-hole point and line features.
Assist the Project Manager as needed.
Download and email data files, photographs, and field notes to the home office for processing each day.
Communicate with project participants to ensure SUE markings have been surveyed and accounted for and to minimize rework.