SUE/Survey Field Technician

ESP Associates•Lakeland, FL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This SUE/Survey Field Technician position works with a team of field crew members to complete a wide variety of survey and utility designation projects. Projects may include boundary, topographic, right-of-way acquisition, transmission line, transportation, wetland, construction, and subsurface utility engineering (SUE) surveys as clients require. This is an outdoor position that will require you to be in areas ranging from right of ways, construction sites, agriculture sites, woodland sites, swamp, wetlands, and everything in-between.

Requirements

Must possess a high school diploma or acceptable equivalency (required)
Must be at least 21 years old, possess a valid driver's license and clean driving record acceptable to our company insurance provider (this is a condition of initial and continued employment) (required)
Physical ability to work outdoors and on construction sites under all weather conditions
This position may consist of standing, walking, sitting, lifting up to 50 lbs., bending/stooping, reaching over head, repetitive motions, climbing (ladders, stairs, hills, etc.), wearing personal protective equipment, and driving a company vehicle
Ability to work overtime as required or travel out of town for work assignments
Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company's driving (MVR) policy

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with vacuum excavation (vac truck) and/or Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) strongly preferred
Previous experience designating utilities and performing records research a plus, preferably in an engineering design environment
Experience with DOT, municipal, and/or public utility projects a plus
Surveying and/or drafting experience a plus, but not required
Ability to work in a safe manner and always obey safety regulations
Strong desire to advance your knowledge and keep up to date with upgrades in technology
Ability to communicate technical information both verbally and in writing
Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a team environment
Strong organizational skills while performing field operations
Office work may also be required on an as-needed basis

Responsibilities

Learn basic measurements and calculations to record field data
Support SUE tasks in the field, including vacuum excavation (vac truck) and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) locating, along with Electromagnetic (EM) pipe & cable locating equipment
Assist Party Chief and other crew members with the daily workload
Perform utility designating and records research
Daily uploading and downloading of data collectors
Operate survey total stations, data collectors, and levels
Prepare and organize field sketches and digital photographs
Complete daily checklists and timesheets
Daily care and charging of survey instruments
Other field survey and SUE duties as assigned

Benefits

Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)
Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer Paid)
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Pet Insurance
Education Reimbursement Opportunities
Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
Referral Bonuses