Subsurface Utility Field Technician II

• Completes standard and semi-routine tasks with growing independence, applying established procedures and seeking guidance for unfamiliar or more complex issues.
• Performs utility locating services in accordance with ASCE Standards for Collection and Depiction of Existing Subsurface Utility Data.
• Creates accurate maps and diagrams of underground utilities to guide construction activities.
• Works independently under all weather conditions and in all types of physical environments to provide field inspection services.
• Provides accurate readings and reports to communicate findings to a non-technical audience.
• Works closely with the SUE Superintendent, engineers, surveyors, and construction crews to ensure that utility locations are clearly marked and avoided during excavation.
• Communicates effectively, collaborates with team members, and occasionally assists or shares knowledge with less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates reliability and accountability by managing assigned responsibilities with general supervision.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as needed to support team and organizational goals.
• Candidates should be physically able to lift and carry the required testing and inspection equipment and tools (up to 50lbs), to open manholes (up to 120lbs) and to traverse difficult terrain.

Experience and Education Requirements 

• High school diploma required
• 2+ year of utility location experience required
• Knowledge of subsurface utility inspection methods and locating technologies, including GPS, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), and smoke testing equipment, with the ability to interpret field conditions and accurately document findings.
• Skilled in performing fieldwork independently in varying weather and environmental conditions, using both technology and manual tools to identify, map, and mark underground utilities while ensuring safety and accuracy.
• Effective communication skills to convey technical information clearly, including preparing accurate reports, maps, and diagrams for use by engineers, surveyors, construction teams, and non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of performance standards and feedback techniques, with the ability to take ownership of actions, hold self and others accountable, provide constructive feedback, and maintain high expectations for quality and outcomes.
• Knowledge of change management strategies and prioritization methods, with the ability to remain flexible, adjust quickly to changing conditions, stay optimistic, and apply clear, solution- focused thinking in dynamic or uncertain situations.
• Skilled in active listening, persuasive communication, and audience-centered messaging, with the ability to plan proactively, manage competing priorities, and continuously pursue learning and professional development.
• Ability to life upwards of 50lbs on a regular basis
• Valid US drivers license and form of reliable transportation