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Southeastern Surveying & Mapping Corporation

<div>POSITION SUMMARY
As a Utility Field Technician, you will be responsible for identifying utility pathways, cables, pipes, and other conduits that carry utilities underground. The field tech&rsquo;s primary goal is to locate projected utilities using a variety of techniques, excavation, and physical digging in a variety of land conditions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>Assists SUE Crew Chief in underground utility location performing designating and excavating tasks.</li><li>Load, unload and maintain SUE equipment daily.</li><li>Safely excavate to expose subsurface utilities using hand tools and vacuum excavation technologies.</li><li>Provide accurate measurements for utilities in project limits.</li><li>Read and interpret utility records, as built and survey drawings and highway design plans.</li><li>Organize field work, while accurately and efficiently collecting field data, locating features, and deliver data to the office, while maintaining accurate records of work and expenses.</li><li>Drives, operates, and helps maintain SSMC vehicles.</li><li>Assists in providing Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) setup, as well as all related safety and other field tasks.</li><li>Mark utilities with flags and/or paint and produce a sketch of results for future use by the client.</li><li>Record and document the underground utility field data in accordance with Drafting and CAD standard formats.</li><li>Read maps and blueprints to determine where utilities are located.</li><li>Responsible for care and maintenance of equipment.</li><li>Coordinate survey work in relation with SUE.</li><li>During periods when locate activity is slow, this individual will assist in mapping, record keeping and information gathering and research for SSMC.</li><li>May work on Survey projects as needed.</li><li>Attend and participate in scheduled meetings.</li><li>Must wear Personal Protective Equipment Required: (i.e., Safety Boots).</li><li>Requires a valid driver&rsquo;s license and must maintain eligibility to drive as per the Company Vehicle policy.</li><li>Continually strive to maintain technical knowledge of industry standards.</li><li>Carry out other duties as assigned by management.</li></ul>
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE<ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent required; associates degree in a related field is preferred.</li><li>Minimum (1) year field experience with SUE preferred. Any equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.</li><li>Has knowledge of municipal construction, maintenance, and repair of utility infrastructure, and the methods, practices, procedures, materials, and equipment applicable to establishing and</li></ul>
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maintaining efficient and effective production.<ul><li>Knowledge of the laws, ordinances, standards, and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.</li><li>Clearly understands the occupational hazards and safety precautions required to perform the essential functions of the work.</li></ul>
SKILLS &amp; ATTRIBUTES<ul><li>Computer skills and technical competence.</li><li>Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.</li><li>Must have the ability to communicate well with clients and other members of the team.</li><li>Time management skills to achieve operation objectives within a set deadline.</li><li>Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.</li><li>Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.</li><li>Maintain positive external relationships of the company consistent with objective, operating philosophy, and desired image of the company.</li><li>Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts and adapts to frequent change.</li><li>Works with the team; contributes to positive team environment; welcomes feedback.</li><li>Works with integrity and ethically; supports organization&rsquo;s culture, goals, and values.</li></ul>
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Perform heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, walking on uneven ground, squatting, crawling, and grasping.
May perform tasks that may require frequent exposure to adverse and hazardous environmental conditions including but not limited to excessive noise levels, confined spaces, exposure to noxious odors, inclement weather conditions, exposure to wastewater, working with unmarked underground utilities (e.g. high voltage power, fiber optic cables, low and high-pressure gas transmission lines), working in congested residential areas, in and around main highways and roads, trenches and deep excavations. Employee will be exposed to dirt, dust, noises, fumes, odors, water, and mud. Must be able to work on slippery, loose, uneven, and sloped surfaces.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Occasional evening, weekend and overtime work may be required to complete projects. Must be open to travel to remote field locations, including overnight stays, as needed.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.</div>

Utility Field Technician

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Utility Field Technician