SUE Technician II, SUE

Since 1980, CobbFendley has been committed to providing innovative engineering and surveying solutions with the goal of bettering communities. Our multi-discipline approach allows for the efficient completion of projects through experienced staff who focus on client communication. We are always seeking talented and qualified professionals to enhance our ability to provide clients with exceptional service.

Are you ready to Join Our Block and advance your career? At CobbFendley, people are our most valued resource. We offer a(n): 

• Effective 2024, CobbFendley is proud to announce that FMLA-eligible employees will receive fully paid leave in the amounts of eight (8) weeks for maternity cases and two (2) weeks for paternity or adoptions cases. CobbFendley pays for the entire cost of this benefit. 
• Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits including 401(k) Matching and Profit-sharing Contributions; Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Employer Funded and Voluntary Life Insurance; Tuition Reimbursement; and Continuing Education Programs 
• Extended office closure from December 25 through January 1 to relax and enjoy the holidays 
• Professional and personal growth through innovative in-house training and collaborative resources 
• Community service opportunities through the CobbFendley Cares Committee, focusing on STEM Education, Hunger Relief, and Sustainable Solutions

CobbFendley is seeking an experienced Senior Field Technician in our Frisco, Fort Worth or Lubbock office.

The successful candidates most important qualifications include:

• 2 years of Air and Hydro Vacuum Excavation (SUE Locating) experience preferred.
• Must successfully pass the pre-employment process to include: Background check, drug screen, and Motor Vehicle Record.
• Ability to research and review utility company records and identify utilities from field observation.
• Ability to read and interpret TxDOT and municipal plans.
• Understanding of utility construction methods.
• Knowledge and experience with utility line locating equipment (SUE Designating).
• Capable of making field decisions without direct supervision.
• Excellent communication skills and a team attitude.
• CDL preferred, but not required.
• Motivation to work in a dynamic environment with strict deadlines.
• Desire to collaborate with professionals and clients to increase your industry knowledge and grow in your career.
• Commitment to perform responsibilities consistent with industry standards to achieve department and company goals.
• Interest in developing relationships with clients, partners, and local organizations to remain a trusted resource in the community.
• Understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Desire to collaborate with professionals and clients to increase your industry knowledge and grow in your career.
• Commitment to perform responsibilities consistent with industry standards to achieve department and company goals.
• Interest in developing relationships with clients, partners, and local organizations to remain a trusted resource in the community.

Essential Functions:

• Locate underground utilities through nondestructive methods.
• Record and document the underground utility field data in accordance with CAD standard formats.
• Must operate and maintain company equipment and vehicles.
• Perform independent research and adapt changing priorities.
• Work in a collaborative team environment and deliver accurate work product that is error free. 
• Adhere to CobbFendley’s safety standards to uphold a safe and efficient environment.
• Maintain a professional attitude and fulfill responsibilities with integrity.

PHYSICAL COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

• Sitting and Standing. Extended periods of sitting and standing in an upright position at a workstation.
• Mobility. Movement within the office and job sites, including navigating between floors, workstations, and outdoor environments.
• Head and Neck Movement. Forward flexion, extension, or lateral rotation of the head and neck while using multiple computer screens.
• Repetitive Motion. Repetitive finger movements for operating a computer mouse and typing on a keyboard.
• Arm Movement. Extending hands and arms in various directions, such as overhead, below the waist, forward, or laterally.
• Object Handling. Raising or lowering objects from one level to another and transporting objects by holding them in the hands, arms, or over the shoulder.
• Cognitive Requirements. Selective attention, oral comprehension, oral expression, speech recognition, speech clarity, written comprehension, written expression, problem sensitivity, deductive reasoning, inductive reasoning, number facility, information ordering, category flexibility, flexibility of closure, fluency of ideas, and originality.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AT JOB SITES

• Construction Sites, Traffic Zones, and Other Work Sites. Ability to move effectively in and around construction sites, traffic work zones, and other outdoor assignments.
• Physical Abilities. Includes hand-eye coordination, steadiness, upper and lower body strength, control precision, stamina, multi-limb coordination, static strength, manual dexterity, depth perception, and both oral comprehension and expression.
• Alertness. Must remain alert and responsive while working in lane closure zones adjacent to high-traffic and dynamic areas.
• Lifting and Carrying. Capable of lifting, carrying, and balancing equipment and supplies weighing up to 100 pounds in various environments, including remote, rural, or urban settings.
• Walking and Climbing. Ability to walk long distances (3 miles) and climb on uneven surfaces.
• Vehicle Use: Frequent climbing in and out of vehicles and extended periods of driving.
• Repeated Motions. Includes activities such as reaching, bending, stooping, carrying, lifting, pushing, pulling, and handling.
• Sitting and Standing. Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods.
• Warehouse Mobility. Movement within the warehouse, including navigating between floors, workstations, high-traffic areas, and various walking surfaces.
• Communication. Effective communication with other employees and clients.
• Cognitive Requirements. Selective attention, oral comprehension, oral expression, speech recognition, speech clarity, written comprehension, written expression, problem sensitivity, deductive reasoning, inductive reasoning, number facility, information ordering, category flexibility, flexibility of closure, fluency of ideas, and originality.