Subsurface Utility Technician

ESP Associates • Hendersonville, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

ESP Associates is seeking a Subsurface Utility Technician to join its team in Hendersonville, North Carolina. The role supports subsurface utility engineering (SUE) and utility-mapping field operations using conventional, robotic, and GPS surveying equipment, and includes completing daily field documentation. This is an immediate opportunity within a growing engineering, surveying, and planning firm.

The position involves out-of-town travel, with meal per diem and lodging provided. Work is subject to outdoor environmental conditions. Candidates must pass a drug screen and background check and have a satisfactory driving record under the company’s motor vehicle record policy.

Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of conventional, robotic, and GPS surveying functions, including static, fast static, RTK, and VRS.
• Experience with Trimble data collection equipment, GPS receivers, and robotic total stations.
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.
• Satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.

Nice To Haves

• Land surveying experience.
• SUE and utility mapping experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, navigation programs, and Trimble Data Transfer.

Responsibilities

• Perform utility mapping and SUE field work using conventional, robotic, and GPS surveying methods, including static, fast static, RTK, and VRS.
• Operate Trimble data collection equipment, GPS receivers, and robotic total stations.
• Download and submit daily field data files.
• Prepare and organize field sketches and digital photographs.
• Complete daily checklists and timesheets, and handle vehicle navigation.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses.
• 401(k) traditional and Roth plans, with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2%; eligibility after 60 days.
• Paid time off and 10 paid holidays.
• Four hours of volunteer time off each year, prorated during the first year based on hire date.
• Tiered health, vision, and dental insurance options; eligibility after 30 days.
• Behavioral medicine through Teladoc.
• Employer-paid short-term disability insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Education reimbursement opportunities.
• Flexible and dependent benefits plan.
• Referral bonuses.
• Meal per diem and lodging for out-of-town travel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed