SUE Technician I

8509 Benjamin Rd, Tampa FL

Description

ELEMENT currently has an opening for an entry level Subsurface Utility Engineering Technician. At ELEMENT, we serve the communities where we live, work and play. We are an award-winning consulting firm that has served the engineering needs of public-sector clients in the development of infrastructure since our founding in 2006. ELEMENT’s design services include roadway, drainage, traffic control, signing & pavement markings, signals, lighting, structures, utilities, and traffic studies. ELEMENT also provides survey, subsurface utility engineering (SUE), and utility coordination to round-out all aspects of transportation engineering. ELEMENT offers a competitive benefits package including the potential for bonuses, ongoing continuing education opportunities, and flexible work arrangements. We are a well-respected, growing engineering firm looking to expand our team. ELEMENT is a family-based company with growth opportunities, great leadership, and a supportive team. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Use ground penetrating radar and electromagnetic designating equipment and other geophysical means. • Mark utilities with flags and/or paint and produce accurate field drawings and sketches of results for future use by client. • Operate vacuum excavation truck and other related equipment to verify utility characteristics and record depth of utility line from surface. • Work as part of a crew under the direction of a senior technician. • Assist with maintenance of vehicle/trucks, equipment, and work sites. • Exercise extreme caution near or around any utility facility and follow all applicable job site safety parameters. Requirements • High School and/or specialized training from a vocational or technical school. • Valid Florida driver's license with approved/acceptable driving history required. • Ability to travel (up to 50% of the time). • Required to travel overnight when needed. • Required to work 50+ hours during busy periods. • Ability to lift 50 pounds. • Ability to carry and lift equipment as needed on project. • Good verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to work for any employer in the United States.