Utility Crew Chief

SOUTHEASTERN SURVEYING & MAPPING CORP•Salisbury, NC

2d•$24 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

As Crew Chief, you will direct and participate in the work activities of personnel performing equipment operations, technical skills, and manual labor, while controlling those tasks. This position will be responsible for identifying utility pathways, cables, pipes, and other conduits that carry utilities underground. This position is crucial for protecting underground utilities from damage during mapping. You will be responsible for the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of all field work data obtained for a particular project under your direction, as dictated by the scope of work and verbal details discussed with managers. Your role involves the correct, safe, and efficient locating of underground utilities, including fiber optic cable, telecommunications, electric power, gas, water, and sewer systems. You will inspect all work performed by subordinates to ensure compliance with department standards and policies. This role requires designating underground utilities using ground-penetrating radar, electronic, and other locating devices. You will also drive, operate, and help maintain vacuum excavation vehicles to provide vertical location and disposition of underground utilities. Maintaining all equipment by performing minor repairs or notifying the Field Manager of major repairs or replacements is also a key responsibility. Assisting in providing Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) setup, as well as all related safety and other field tasks, is expected. You will be responsible for the security, maintenance, and availability of all field equipment/safety supplies assigned to the field team. Notifying the appropriate manager of any unforeseen delays due to weather, travel time, or equipment failure is essential. Marking identified utilities with flags and/or paint and producing a sketch of results for future use by the client is required. You will record and document underground utility field data in accordance with Drafting and CAD standard formats. Digging potholes as directed by the job plan, including windows when crossing utilities, is part of the role. Reading maps and blueprints to determine where utilities are located is necessary. You may also assist as Crew Chief on Survey projects as needed. Responsible for the care and maintenance of locate equipment. Coordinate and perform limited survey work in relation to SUE. During periods when locate activity is slow, you will assist in mapping, record keeping, and information gathering and research for SSMC. You will report any accidents, be it personal, employee, or equipment-related, to the appropriate manager. If work-related, a notice of injury report must be completed. You are responsible for ensuring that all projects comply with company and industry standards. Maintaining a safe work site environment for all utility crew members is paramount. You will strive to maintain the highest level of safety while in the field and encourage your team members to do the same. Attending and participating in scheduled meetings is required. You will monitor and respond to company emails, including time entry, through a computer or cell phone. You must wear Personal Protective Equipment (e.g., Safety Boots). Requires a valid driver’s license and must maintain eligibility to drive as per the Company Vehicle policy. Continually strive to maintain technical knowledge of industry standards. You may perform light office duties including but not limited to filing, making copies, and scanning. You may carry out other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Valid driver’s license and must maintain eligibility to drive as per the Company Vehicle policy.
Must wear Personal Protective Equipment Required (i.e. Safety Boots).
Thorough knowledge of municipal construction, maintenance, and repair of utility infrastructure, and the methods, practices, procedures, materials, and equipment applicable to establishing and maintaining efficient and effective production.
Thorough knowledge of the laws, ordinances, standards, and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.
Clearly understands the occupational hazards and safety precautions required to perform the essential functions of the work.
Computer skills and technical competence.
Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
Ability to train and mentor crew members.
Ability to communicate well with clients and other members of the team.
Time management skills to achieve operation objectives within a set deadline.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Approaches others in a tactful manner.
Reacts well under pressure.
Accepts and adapts to frequent change.
Works with the team; contributes to positive team environment; welcomes feedback.
Works with integrity and ethically; supports organization’s culture, goals, and values.
Perform heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, walking on uneven ground, squatting, crawling, and grasping.
Must be able to work on slippery, loose, uneven, and sloped surfaces.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in a related field is preferred.
Minimum (3) years’ field SUE experience preferred.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

Direct and participate in the work activities of personnel performing equipment operations, technical skills, and manual labor.
Identify utility pathways, cables, pipes, and other conduits that carry utilities underground.
Protect underground utilities from damage during mapping.
Ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of all field work data.
Locate underground utilities, including fiber optic cable, telecommunications, electric power, gas, water, and sewer systems.
Inspect work performed by subordinates to ensure compliance with department standards and policies.
Designate underground utilities using ground-penetrating radar, Electronic and other locating devices.
Drive, operate, and help maintain vacuum excavation vehicles.
Maintain all equipment by performing minor repairs or notifying Field Manager of major repairs or replacements.
Assist in providing Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) setup, as well as all related safety and other field tasks.
Ensure security, maintenance, and availability of all field equipment/safety supplies.
Notify appropriate manager of any unforeseen delays.
Mark utilities with flags and/or paint and produce a sketch of results.
Record and document underground utility field data.
Dig potholes as directed by job plan, including windows when crossing utilities.
Read maps and blueprints to determine where utilities are located.
Assist as Crew Chief on Survey projects as needed.
Coordinate and perform limited survey work in relation to SUE.
Assist in mapping, record keeping, and information gathering and research for SSMC when locate activity is slow.
Report any accidents (personal, employee, or equipment related) to the appropriate manager.
Ensure all projects comply with company and industry standards.
Maintain a safe work site environment for all utility crew members.
Strive to maintain the highest level of safety in the field and encourage team members.
Attend and participate in scheduled meetings.
Monitor and respond to company emails, including time entry.
Perform light office duties including filing, making copies, and scanning.
Carry out other duties as assigned by management.