SUE Field Technician III

Key Responsibilities

• Utility Designation & Data Collection
• Perform utility designation in both rural and urban environments using geophysical locating equipment
• Select and apply appropriate surface geophysical equipment and accessories to accurately designate complex public and private underground utility systems
• Conduct 2D Quality Level B (QL-B) and 3D Quality Level B (QL-B) utility mapping investigations
• Utilize total station survey equipment to collect horizontal data for QL-B mapping projects and QL-A test holes
• Operate RTK GPR survey equipment to collect horizontal and vertical data for 3D utility mapping projects
• Utilize automatic or digital levels to collect vertical elevation data for structures associated with gravity flow utility systems
• Vacuum Excavation & Utility Verification
• Lead crews operating vacuum excavation equipment to expose underground utilities
• Perform excavation and backfill of test holes for QL-A utility verification under complex or deep utility conditions
• Ensure safe operation of vacuum excavation equipment and associated field tools
• Project Documentation & Reporting
• Collect and document field data to support project deliverables
• Complete vault diagram forms and structures data reports for applicable mapping projects
• Maintain accurate field notes, sketches, and documentation in accordance with company standards
• Support the preparation of field deliverables and coordinate data transfer to office teams
• Field Leadership & Coordination
• Manage individual QL-B mapping projects typically consisting of up to two independent field crews
• Serve as field lead for complex SUE investigations and vacuum excavation operations
• Coordinate with clients, utility owners, property owners, and project stakeholders in the field
• Work with traffic control providers, off-duty officers, saw-cutting vendors, and other third-party services as required
• High School Diploma