SUE Field Technician: Field Survey & Utility Locating

Westwood Professional Services; Lansdale (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a SUE Field Technician to join our team. This part-time role will involve utility research and survey/utility locating duties in support of project deliverables. Most work is field-based with travel durations of 2+ weeks.

You will perform private locating and support survey field crews, while adhering to company values and safety standards. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Duties and responsibilities include field work and coordination with survey crews.
• Knowledge of underground utility infrastructure and locating equipment.

Responsibilities

• Travel to perform private utility locating and support survey field crews.
• Conduct QA/QC checks on self and peers.
• Coordinate with field crews and office staff.
• Support adherence to company values and practices in survey services.
• Demonstrate sound judgment, honesty, and professionalism.
• Drive innovation and efficiency in locating processes.
• Manage multiple priorities and projects effectively.
• Apply critical thinking to complex locating tasks.

Skills

Listening skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Field coordination

Critical thinking

Tools

Pipe & Line Locator

GPR

GPS

Total Station

Terrestrial Lidar

RD/Vivax Metrotech

MagEx

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a SUE Field Technician to join our team. This part-time role will involve utility research and survey/utility locating duties in support of project deliverables. Most work is field-based with travel durations of 2+ weeks.

You will perform private locating and support survey field crews, while adhering to company values and safety standards. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.