Subsurface Utility Field Technician

Position Description

The Subsurface Utility Field Technician is responsible for working in the field performing utility mark out (locating subsurface utility engineering) and geophysical surveying activities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Operates light to medium duty trucks, pipe locators, metal detectors, magnetic locators, electronic locators, ground-penetrating radar (GPR), and GPS locators.
• Maintains records of work (drawing and measurements) for updating record maps.
• Documents date and time of work; prepares reports.
• The majority of position duties are required to be performed on-site at jobs.
• May be required to work a standby rotation or during a declared/undeclared emergency.
• All other duties as assigned by Project Manager.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Learn the system of transmission and distribution water lines and valves and the methods and procedures required to accurately locate underground utility infrastructure.
• Read maps (print and GIS) and street guides so as to navigate and complete duties
• Basic arithmetic, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division sufficient to read water meters, compute water volumes and pressures, and to compute distances.
• Take measurements with a measuring tape 50 feet or 100 feet in length.
• The appropriate ways to deal with the public sufficient to present a positive image of MCA
• Follow safety policies and procedures and applicable agency requirements.
• Operate a computer and calculator in the performance of assigned duties.
• Drive a truck, car, or van.
• Speak clearly and concisely in order to communicate effectively in person, mobile phone, and over a two-way radio.
• Follow oral and/or written instructions sufficient to perform assigned work duties.
• Read and understand procedural and training manuals, memos, departmental directives, and street guides.
• Write legible, concise, and accurate reports of work performed during assigned work shift.
• Handle difficult customers and/or situations in a calm manner.
• Skill in various utility maintenance and construction tasks.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation ranges from $19.00 to $26.00 per hour depending on experience.
• Medical benefits package including medical & prescription coverage and dental plans for employees and their qualifying family members (eligible after 90 days of employment), currently 100% covered by the employer.
• Retirement benefits, including a 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match (eligible after 6 months of employment), which is 100% fully vested on day one.
• Group term life insurance and long-term disability offered to eligible employees.
• Additional voluntary benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability, VSP, Life, and AD&D) offered to eligible employees.
• Holiday pay, as well as PTO, is available after 90 days of employment. Additional PTO is available based on seniority.
• Employee Assistance Program, including counseling, coaching, and financial resources.

Qualifications

• One (1) year or more of previous work experience working in utility maintenance or related construction in the use of locating equipment, map and blueprint reading preferred; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to travel to project sites.
• Must be able to pass a drug screening and background check.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Primarily work outdoors, must be able to work in extreme heat and cold.
• Must be able to travel up to 60%-80% of the time.
• Regularly required to walk for long distances.
• Frequently lifts or moves objects up to 50-100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.