SUE Technician III/Crew Chief
Posted
As the SUE Tech III / Crew Leader, you will be responsible for leading a two or three person SUE crew on a daily basis, performing designation and location of underground utilities. Must be proficient in designating underground utilities with electromagnetic location equipment and in the use of ground penetrating radar (GPR). Experience with using non-destructive air-vacuum excavation equipment and related system components such as a jackhammer, tamper, concrete saw and hand tools for locating subsurface utilities is also required.
- Review the assigned scope, field package, utility records, equipment needs, and site conditions before starting work.
- Lead daily safety briefings, identify changing hazards, and enforce safe work practices.
- Coordinate and verify that appropriate MOT/TTC is in place and maintained within assigned responsibilities, training, and authorization.
- Assign crew tasks, monitor daily progress, and promptly communicate discrepancies, delays, and incomplete work.
- Evaluate conflicting utility records, locating signals, and field evidence; troubleshoot within established procedures and escalate unresolved conditions.
- Check crew sketches, measurements, reports, and photos for accuracy, consistency, and completeness before submission.
- Coach crew members, reinforce established procedures, and verify their work.
- Facilitate and attend safety meetings; follow safe work procedures.
- Operate vacuum excavation and geophysical equipment to accurately locate and designate underground utilities per industry standards.
- Interpret utility records, design plans, and as-builts using One Call systems and control point data.
- Coordinate field activities and communicate professionally with clients, property owners, and utility reps.
- Supervise and train crew members; assist with scheduling and inventory.
- Document field findings via sketches, reports, and photos.
- Conduct minor equipment and vehicle maintenance; maintain clean work sites.
- Perform basic math, measurements, and conversions.
- Implement Temporary Traffic Control (TTC/MOT) when required.
- Lift up to 75 lbs. and walk long distances over varied terrain while carrying equipment.
- Travel up to two weeks at a time to support projects at other DRMP offices.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record, per DRMP insurance requirements. CDL is preferred, but not required.
- Pass pre-employment drug screen.
- Ability to communicate effectively, has technical aptitude, capable of working in team environment or independently.
- 6+ years of SUE experience, or related fields, such as utility locating or geophysics
- Ability to obtain OSHA certifications, DOT medical card, or other industry certifications.
- Understanding of ASCE/UESI/CI Standards, Common Ground Alliance’s Best Practices and Florida State Statute 556
- Ability to receive verbal and written instructions with a professional demeanor
- Understanding of APWA color codes
- Experience in supervising others is preferred
- Previous experience with AutoCAD/Microstation preferred, but not required[AT1]
- Ability to work standard operating hours consistently (night work and/or overtime may be necessary).
- Land Surveying experience a plus.
- Reading Engineering plans, Utility Records and producing accurate, clear field documentation.
- Excellent compensation package
- Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs
- 401(k) Plan and Match
- Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
- Mentorship Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Parental Leave
- Competitive health and dental insurance premiums
- Variety of voluntary benefit options
- Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
- Company-furnished life insurance
- Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Account
- and More
DRMP is a Drug and Alcohol Free workplace, an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and E-Verify employer.
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The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.