Subsurface Utility Field Technician - GPR

Metro Consulting Associates, LLC; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Consulting Associates, LLC in Michigan seeks a Subsurface Utility Field Technician to perform utility mark out and geophysical surveying in the field, using GPR and other locating equipment. You will document projects with sketches, spreadsheets, and reports, interpret data with geophysical software, and present findings on CAD maps.

Travel to project sites and collaboration with diverse teams are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of field experience in utility locating.
• GPR experience required.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites.
• Pass drug screening and background check.
• Excellent concentration and proofreading with strong attention to detail.
• Strong written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams.
• Strong planning, organization, preparation, and execution capabilities.
• Strong problem solving/analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate GPR and other locating equipment to detect underground utilities, anomalies, and hazards in support of construction activities.
• Document the entire project by sketches, spreadsheets, and written reports.
• Perform utility mark out (locating subsurface utility engineering) and geophysical surveying activities.
• Use geophysical equipment software to interpret field data and provide written reports of findings.
• Present findings from projects on CAD maps/plans.
• Maintain exceptional internal and external client relations.
• All other duties as assigned by Project Manager.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Tools

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) experience

Job description

Description

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

• Operate Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and other locating equipment to detect underground utilities, anomalies, and potential hazards in support of construction activities.


• Document the entire project by sketches, spreadsheets, and written reports.


• Working in the field performing utility mark out (locating subsurface utility engineering) and geophysical surveying activities.


• Use geophysical equipment software to interpret field data and provide written reports of findings.


• Present findings from projects on CAD maps/plans.


• Maintain exceptional internal and external client relations.


• All other duties as assigned by Project Manager.

Requirements

• 2 plus years of field experience in utility locating.


• Must have GPR 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.


• Excellent concentration and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail.


• Exceptional written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.


• Ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams including technical and non-technical personnel.


• Strong planning, organization, preparation, and execution capabilities.


• Strong problem solving/analytical skills.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Primarily work outdoors, must be able to work in extreme heat and cold.


• Must be able to travel out of the Metro Detroit area as needed.


• Regularly required to walk for long distances.


• Frequently lifts or moves objects up to 50 pounds.


• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.