SUE Field Technician

SAM, LLC • Brodheadsville, PA

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About The Position

The SUE Field Technician supports subsurface utility engineering projects by designating utilities in rural and urban environments using geophysical equipment, field documentation and surveying, and vacuum excavation to expose utilities. The role uses standard surface geophysical equipment and accessories to designate underground utility systems for 2D and 3D QL-B mapping, and gathers data for mapping, inventories, and QL-A test holes.

The technician may lead two-person designating teams and crews using vacuum excavators, coordinate with internal survey crews, implement approved traffic control plans, and maintain required safety certifications. The position requires the ability to travel for extended periods.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Working knowledge of ASCE 38 guidelines and associated quality levels.
• Basic comprehension and interpretation of planimetric and design plans, profiles and cross sections, utility records, and related materials.
• 1–2 years of SUE field experience.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company MVR standards.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working as a lead on SUE QL-A and QL-B field crews.
• Survey experience.
• Military experience.

Responsibilities

• Designate utilities in rural and urban environments using geophysical equipment, project field documentation and survey, and vacuum excavation.
• Obtain and maintain all required safety certifications.
• Select and apply standard-issue surface geophysical equipment and non-standard accessories to designate moderately complex public and private underground utility systems for 2D QL-B (2DB) and 3D QL-B (3DB) mapping projects.
• Act as lead on two-person designating teams.
• Collect data for and complete vault diagram forms for 2DB mapping projects.
• Use VRS GPR survey equipment to collect horizontal data for 2DB mapping projects and QL-A test holes.
• Lead crews using vacuum excavators and associated equipment to excavate and backfill test holes on existing utilities at average depths and under average conditions.
• 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

• BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage 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 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.
• Access to Perks at Work discounts on wellness, travel, leisure, and everyday purchases.
• Company-sponsored events.
• Free office snacks.

What This Job Offers

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