Job Title: SUE Technician / Analyst

Job Description

The SUE Analyst's primary role involves marking underground utilities for survey and design purposes. This position requires experience with electromagnetic designating equipment and ground-penetrating radar (GPR). The job also involves learning to operate air/vacuum test holes equipment. Surveying and CAD experience are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist the assigned SUE Coordinator in daily operations of designating and locating sub-surface utilities.
• Operate, place, and connect remote signal generators to subject utilities.
• Load and unload equipment.
• Place and remove traffic control signs and devices.
• Assist in the removal and replacement of utility manhole covers.
• Prepare field sketches and measure designated utility lines.
• Designate a variety of underground utilities using hand-held devices, GPR, utility maps, and plans.
• Assist and dig test holes using vacuum excavation.
• Provide all information and effort under the direct supervision of the SUE Coordinator.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2 years SUE experience.
• Ability to travel frequently.
• Experience with GPR and land surveying equipment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Accurate documentation and data analysis abilities.
• Ability to work within a team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Surveying experience.
• CAD experience.
• Knowledge of subsurface utility locating techniques.

Work Environment

The individual will be working 100% in the field, which may require frequent travel with overnight stays.