SUE Technician I

TYPSA INC•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

This position will perform field labor and minor maintenance tasks. Field labor includes operating a jack hammer, vacuum excavation for underground utility locations, measuring utility depth and sizes, completing data sheets, and identifying various utility types.

Requirements

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
Entry level position
Basic computer skills, which includes MS Office (Outlook)
Standing for extended periods of time.
Physical mobility in and around construction sites, traffic work zones, and other field assignments.
Alert and responsive while working in lane closure zones adjacent to high volume average daily traffic.
Ability to carry SUE equipment and supplies in remote, rural or urban surroundings.
Ability to lift 95 lbs. and perform physical movements necessary to operate heavy tools and equipment.
Able to walk long distances continuously.
Walking and climbing on uneven surfaces.
Repeated motions (i.e.- reaching, bending, stooping, carrying, lifting, pushing, pulling, and handling).
Exposure to indoor and outdoor environments (approximately 80% of duties to be performed outdoors in the field and 20% performed indoors in the office/warehouse)
Ability to withstand extreme weather conditions (i.e. hot and freezing temperatures)
Driving for extended periods of time
Use of electric powered tools, cutting tools and other equipment
Noise exposure
Entering confined spaces
Exposure to construction and traffic work zones
Extended periods of Personal Protective Equipment use
Valid Driver's License, with the ability to maintain insurability under the company's insurance carrier
Must have good oral communication skills and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

OSHA Safety certifications are a plus
Prior utility related experience is a plus
Basic understanding of Highway/Utility plans is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Learn the operation of SUE utility locating and designating equipment, including pipe and cable locators and non-destructive vacuum excavation
Use of tools and equipment to conduct utility investigations, including jackhammer, pogo-tamper, concrete saw, compressor blower, vacuum hose, air lance, and hand tools
Drive commercial motor vehicles, however a CDL license is not required
Complete daily logs of work performed which includes simple mathematics
Perform daily basic vehicle maintenance
Perform safety set-up and maintenance of traffic operations under direct supervision of senior field staff
Assist with survey and data collection tasks, supporting overall crew activities
Perform daily routine maintenance of equipment