Field Technician, SUE

Full-time

Description

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):

• New Hire Program // We understand changing jobs can be intimidating CobbFendley has established a program geared specifically to the successful onboarding and integration of new hires into the firm
• Development Opportunities // Professional and personal growth through innovative in-house training and collaborative resources
• Compensation Benefits // 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
• Paid Parental Leave // 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
• Winter Holiday // Extended office closure from December 25 through January 1 to relax and enjoy the holidays
• Community Engagement // CobbFendley Cares focuses on STEM Education Hunger Relief and Sustainable Solutions

CobbFendley is seeking an experienced SUE Field Technician in our San Antonio office .

Requirements

EDUCATION REGISTRATION CERTIFICATION //

• Highschool diploma GED or demonstrated equivalent combination of education training and experience required.

EXPERIENCE KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITY (KSA)

Intermediate // Developing skills with some practical experience; able to perform tasks with or without assistance. 3 years of Field experience.

• Knowledge of field operations methods procedures safety requirements and environmental considerations associated with civil infrastructure work in outdoor settings.
• Skills include use of industry-standard tools equipment and computer software to perform field tasks document work and communicate effectively.
• Ability to safely operate required equipment travel locally regionally and interstate with occasional overnight stays and perform work in varying weather terrain and environmental conditions.

RESPONSIBILITIES //

Ultimately the Field Technician is responsible for the success of field operations to support project completion.

1. General //

• Perform routine assignments with limited supervision.
• Expand technical knowledge and field capabilities.
• Coordinate with project staff as directed.
• Responsible for safely operating equipment.
• Travel locally and out of state including overnights.
• May operate a variety of vehicles including large vehicles with or without attached trailers as needed to support specific operational tasks and perform routine maintenance to ensure safe and efficient use.
• May cross train to perform other field services (Telecommunications Survey SUE).

2. Safety Compliance //

• Comply with all safety procedures: Safety Data Sheets (SDS) Emergency Action Plans (EAP) and Project Safety Plans (PSP) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) procedures.
• Observe and follow QA/QC processes under supervision.
• Identifying and evaluating potential hazards in the work environment.
• Properly selecting and using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Understanding of Traffic Control Plans (TCP).
• Be familiar with Federal State and local codes regulations and standards governing projects in their respective field.

3. Technical //

• Perform entry-level tasks in Air and Hydro Vacuum Excavation (SUE Locating) assisting with safe and efficient exposure of underground utilities.
• Apply basic utility locating methods to identify buried infrastructure such as telephone lines fiber optic cables coaxial cables electric power gas water sanitary sewer and storm sewer systems.
• Read and interpret DOT municipal and other technical plans/prints to determine the type and size of underground utilities.
• Operate or assist with vacuum truck equipment during excavation and utility locating activities.
• Locate designate and mark underground utilities via all quality levels within prescribed quality/accuracy limits.
• Perform Level A (QL-A) SUE locating via nondestructive techniques (i.e. digging potholes and soil excavation etc.) with a high-pressure air/hydro wand concrete saws core drills and vacuum hose systems to determine precise horizontal vertical position size and type of underground utilities.
• Perform Level B (QL-B) SUE designating via electromagnetic equipment (pipe/cable locators) to determine existence and horizontal position of underground utilities. Perform Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) scanning when included as part of the scope. Document estimated electronic depth (ED) readings.
• Document site conditions and SUE information via photographs and/or video. Perform video inspections of sewers when necessary.
• May perform Level C (QL-C) SUE including documenting existing visible utility features such as manholes valve boxes hydrants meters pedestals handholes and related utility appurtenances.
• May perform Level D (QL-D) SUE including reviewing available utility records and coordinating with utility representatives to obtain existing utility information.
• Record accurate documentation/sketches of underground utility field data using CobbFendleys ArcGIS Online SUE Collector/GIS mapping software.
• Serve as a Project Lead on small SUE projects.
• Troubleshoot some utility issues with regard to geophysical equipment.
• Perform utility feature inventories and collect utility attribute information including ownership material type size direction and estimated depth information.
• Conduct passive and inductive sweeps to identify unknown or unmarked utilities within project limits.
• Prepare and maintain field sketches photographs and supporting documentation for utility investigations and project deliverables.
• Coordinate with survey personnel to ensure utility markings and field data are properly documented.

COBBFENDLEY CHARACTERISTICS

• We Collaborate // with a professional attitude making communication a priority.
• We Commit // to maintaining a safe and inclusive work environment with a focus on accountability.
• We Build Communities // by fulfilling our responsibilities with integrity that is consistent with industry standards.

PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Tasks are divided between indoor and outdoor settings with approximately 80% of duties performed in outdoor environments and 20% in indoor office or warehouse spaces.

• 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. Must remain alert and responsive while working in lane closure zones adjacent to high-traffic and dynamic areas.
• Physical Abilities. Includes hand-eye coordination steadiness upper and lower body strength control precision stamina multi-limb coordination static strength manual dexterity and depth perception. Extended periods of sitting and standing in an upright position at a workstation or job site. Movement within the office and job sites including navigating between floors workstations high-traffic areas and various walking surfaces. Forward flexion extension or lateral rotation of the head and neck while using multiple computer screens. Repetitive finger movements for operating a computer mouse and typing on a keyboard. Includes activities such as reaching bending stooping carrying lifting pushing pulling and handling. Extending hands and arms in various directions such as overhead below the waist forward or laterally. Raising or lowering objects from one level to another and transporting objects by holding them in the hands arms or over the shoulder. Capable of lifting carrying and balancing equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds in various environments including remote rural or urban settings. Ability to walk long distances (3 miles) and climb on uneven surfaces.
• Office Conditions. Includes extensive use of electronic devices such as computers printers copiers scanners plotters and telephones. Additionally tasks may involve the use of cutting tools and equipment like rotary paper cutters and plotting devices.
• Outdoor Conditions. Includes walking and climbing on uneven surfaces confined spaces and exposure to extreme weather conditions (heat and freezing temperatures). Potential exposure to high noise levels and various allergens including poison ivy sumac dust pollen and cedar. Potential exposure to wildlife hazards such as animals insects and plants. Ability to move effectively in and around construction sites traffic work zones and other outdoor assignments.
• Safety and Equipment Use. Regular use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required along with use of pneumatic hand and power tools.
• Driving and Vehicle Use. May involve driving large pick-up trucks with attached trailers potentially operating watercraft and for extended periods of time.

EXPECTED WORK HOURS

• This is a full-time position generally 40 hours per week however hours may fluctuate depending on department needs including the use of overtime.
• CobbFendleys standard operating hours are Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM CST. Generally employees receive a 1-hour unpaid lunch break free of duty. Please note operating hours and lunch hours may differ based on project workload primarily for field staff.

WORK LOCATION FLEXIBILTY

• This position requires in-person work and is ineligible for remote work.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for

employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy genetic information disability status as a protected veteran or any other protected category under applicable federal state and local laws.

MISCELLANEOUS

• Pre-Employment Screenings. All offers of employment at CobbFendley are contingent upon the prospective employee passing a drug screening physical exam (if applicable) and various background verifications (including but not limited to 10-year history of the county state federal and a 5-year history of motor vehicle records). CobbFendley complies with all applicable state and federal laws regarding said screenings. Unless and only to the extent state or federal law limits CobbFendleys drug-testing requirements for initial hiring all candidates for employment are subject to pre-employment drug screening verification which may include a panel drug test for use of marijuana and other substances that may be lawful under state law but unlawful under federal law. A positive result may lead to disqualification of candidacy or termination from employment to the extent permitted by law. CobbFendley reserves all rights with respect to its drug-testing other pre-employment screenings and workplace policies and procedures.
• External Recruiting Agencies. CobbFendley does not and will not accept unsolicited resumes under any circumstances from independent recruiters recruiting agencies or similar entities. Recruiting activity on behalf of a candidate does NOT constitute CobbFendleys acceptance of terms and conditions without prior contractual agreements signed by authorized CobbFendley personnel. Unsolicited resumes through any channels including cold calling emails applications social media messaging etc. will not be reviewed.
• Work Authorization Sponsorship. Cobb Fendley & Associates Inc. participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). The E-Verify system uses federal databases to rapidly validate individual identities and work eligibility from the information gathered in the Form I-9. CobbFendley will not sponsor applications of work visas. We understand that this could affect your decision to apply with these conditions in mind.
• Applicant Accommodations. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) it is the policy of CobbFendley to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for the Company. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed please contact the HR Department at View phone number on drjobpro.com or

Drug-Free Workplace Conditions

Medication Disclosure :

Employees and job applicants shall receive notice of the most common medications either by brand name common name or chemical name that may alter or affect a drug test. A list of such medications shall be developed by the Agency for Health Care Administration.

Contesting Positive Results :

An employee or job applicant who receives a positive confirmed drug test result may contest or explain the result to the employer within 14 days after written notification of the positive test result.

Responsibility to Notify the Laboratory :

The employee or job applicant has the responsibility to notify the testing laboratory of any administrative or civil actions brought pursuant to this section.

List of Drugs for Testing:

A list of all drugs for which the employer will test can be supplied upon request described by brand names or common names as applicable as well as by chemical names.

Right to Consult the Testing Laboratory:

Employees and job applicants are notified of their right to consult the testing laboratory for technical information regarding prescription and nonprescription medication.

Required Experience:

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