SUE Field Technician

SAM, LLC • Gainesville, FL

2d

About The Position

The SUE Field Technician designates underground utilities in rural and urban environments using geophysical equipment, field documentation and survey methods, and vacuum excavation. The role manages individual 2D QL-B and 3D QL-B mapping projects, typically involving no more than two independent crews or teams, and selects and applies specialized surface geophysical equipment to designate complex public and private utility systems.

The technician collects and completes data and reports for 3D mapping projects and gravity-flow utility structures, conducts horizontal and vertical surveys using total station, RTK GPR, and automatic or digital level equipment, and leads vacuum excavation crews in exposing and backfilling test holes. The position also coordinates with clients, utility and property owners, traffic-control providers, and other third parties in the field, and interprets plans, profiles, cross sections, and utility records. Extensive travel is required, with 80–90% of the year on the road and individual trips typically lasting one to two weeks.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Thorough understanding of ASCE 38 guidelines and associated quality levels.
• Experience working as a lead on SUE QL-A and QL-B field crews.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company MVR standards.
• Extensive travel: 80–90% of the year on the road, with individual trips lasting one to two weeks.

Nice To Haves

• Four to five years of SUE field experience.
• Experience working as a project-level field supervisor on SUE QL-A and QL-B projects.
• 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 all required safety certifications.
• Manage individual 2D QL-B (2DB) and 3D QL-B (3DB) mapping projects, typically involving no more than two independent crews or teams.
• Select and apply non-standard surface geophysical equipment and accessories to designate complex public and private underground utility systems for 2DB and 3DB mapping projects.
• Collect data for and complete vault diagram forms for 3DB mapping projects.
• Lead crews using vacuum excavators and associated equipment to excavate and backfill test holes on existing utilities, including at deeper-than-average depths or under other-than-average conditions.
• Use total station survey equipment to collect horizontal data for 2DB mapping projects and QL-A test holes.
• Use RTK GPR survey equipment to collect horizontal and vertical data for 3DB mapping projects.
• Use automatic or digital levels and associated equipment to collect vertical data from structures associated with gravity-flow utility systems.
• Collect data for and complete Structures Data Reports for structures associated with gravity-flow utility systems.
• Coordinate in the field with clients, utility owners, property owners, traffic-control providers, off-duty officers, saw-cutting providers, and other third-party service providers.
• Interpret planimetric and design plans, profiles, cross sections, utility records, and related materials.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage through BlueCross BlueShield begins 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 time, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED