SUE Field Technician II
About The Position
Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) is hiring a SUE Field Technician II to support subsurface utility engineering fieldwork. The role designates utilities in rural and urban settings using geophysical equipment, field documentation and survey methods, and vacuum excavation to expose utilities. The technician applies standard geophysical equipment and accessories to designate moderately complex public and private underground utility systems for 2D and 3D QL-B mapping projects, and may lead two-person designating teams and crews performing test-hole excavation and backfilling. The position also collects and documents utility and survey data for mapping projects, including vault diagrams, QL-A test-hole data, utility pole inventories, and overhead utility mapping. The technician uses VRS GPR equipment, automatic or digital levels, and associated equipment, follows approved traffic-control plans, coordinates with internal survey crews, maintains required safety certifications, and must be able to travel for extended periods.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Working knowledge of ASCE 38 guidelines and associated quality levels.
- Basic ability to comprehend and interpret planimetric and design plans, profiles, cross sections, and utility records.
- One to two years of SUE field experience.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company MVR standards.
Nice To Haves
- Experience leading SUE QL-A and QL-B field crews.
- Survey experience.
- Military experience.
Responsibilities
- Designate utilities in rural and urban environments using geophysical equipment, field documentation and survey, and vacuum excavation.
- Obtain and maintain required safety certifications.
- Select and apply standard surface geophysical equipment and non-standard accessories to designate moderately complex public and private underground utility systems for 2D QL-B and 3D QL-B mapping projects.
- Lead two-person utility-designating teams.
- Collect data for and complete vault diagram forms for 2D QL-B mapping projects.
- Use VRS GPR survey equipment to collect horizontal data for 2D QL-B mapping projects and QL-A test holes.
- Lead crews using vacuum excavators and associated equipment to excavate and backfill test holes on existing utilities under average conditions and at average depths.
- Use automatic or digital levels and associated equipment to run level loops and collect QL-A data from utilities exposed in test-hole excavations.
- Collect data for utility pole inventories and overhead utility mapping projects.
- Implement approved traffic-control plans for work conducted outside travel lanes.
- Coordinate with internal survey crews in the field.
- Travel for extended periods.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage through BlueCross BlueShield beginning the month after hire.
- Dental plans and free vision coverage for employees.
- Company-paid long-term disability and life insurance premiums; HSA and FSA plans.
- SAM Cares holistic well-being program.
- Employee referral rewards of $1,000, $2,500, or $5,000.
- Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Optional cellphone stipend.
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
- Parental leave.
- Customized career development plans for licensing and certifications.
- Project Manager Business Academy.
- CAD Training Program.
- Individual Development Plans and career check-ins.
- SAM WINS women-focused leadership and development initiative.
- Milestone anniversary recognition.
- SAMbassador mentorship program.
- Perks at Work discounts on wellness, travel, leisure, and everyday purchases.
- Company-sponsored events and free office snacks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
