SUE Crew Chief/Utility Locator

Job Description

Job Description

Description

If you are an experienced Utility Locator or SUE Crew Chief who has desire to have your ideas heard and accomplishments acknowledged, we'd love to hear from you.

As the SUE Crew Chief, you will be responsible for leading the field effort for various Underground Utility designating & locating projects.

Your Primary Responsibilities will include

• Work outdoors using electromagnetic equipment and ground penetrating radar to detect subsurface utilities.
• Perform vacuum truck operation; perform utility mark out and surveying activities; and document work with sketches, photos, spreadsheets and / or written reports.
• Leadership and Direction
• May assist senior-level staff or management with clients and agencies, subcontractors, and design teams on moderately complex project issues.
• Locate underground utilities through nondestructive methods.
• Record and document the underground utility field data accurately.
• Train to operate and maintain company equipment and vehicles.
• Train to meet company safety standards.
• Operation of a vacuum truck and related equipment such as compressor blower, vacuum hose and air lance, jackhammer, pogo-tamper, concrete saw, hand tools, etc.
• Operation of multi-frequency electromagnetic equipment including electromagnetic induction (EMI) and ground penetrating radar (GPR).
• Record drawing and design plans.
• Perform minor maintenance and troubleshoot vacuum excavation systems and related equipment.
• Prepare daily paperwork.
• Perform SUE field activities with little supervision.
• Train junior field staff.
• Success Metrics
• Be self-reliant and able to operate independently.
• Ability to ask for additional direction and assistance when needed
• Works effectively with internal leaders as well as external clients.
• Have a sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Have a strong element of quality control / attention to detail at all levels.

What you'll need

• High school diploma or GED is strongly preferred.
• Five (5+) years as SUE Technician I, Private Utility Locator, or related experience.
• Basic knowledge of Land Surveying. (optional)
• Strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Positive, can-do attitude.
• Ability to work outside in all seasons and conditions.
• Ability to walk, kneel, squat, and stand.
• Ability to lift 60lbs.
• Ability / willingness to travel for work assignments, including overnight assignments.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and random thereafter.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is required.
• Must be able to pass Military / Government Background checks.

DRMP Offers

• 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.