SUE Field Technician III

Halff Associates, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Halff has a current opening for a SUE Field Technician in our Fort Worth, TX location. The ideal candidate would bring at least 3 years of SUE utility locating and utility designating experience.

This position offers an excellent career development opportunity for someone looking to grow with Halff, with potential for not only business and personal growth, but ownership in the firm. You will maintain and operate GPR and electromagnetic equipment to locate and mark underground utilities, read

Qualifications

• 3+ years of SUE experience.
• Knowledge of APWA color codes and industry standards.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and drawings.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate GPR and electromagnetic equipment to locate and mark underground utilities.
• Act as a lead on designating team and/or vacuum excavation crew.
• Read and interpret utility plans/prints to identify utility types and sizes.
• Provide accurate documentation and/or sketches of located utilities.
• Operate company vehicle safely and maintain professional appearance.

Skills

SUE experience

GPR operation

Electromagnetic equipment

CAD software

GIS familiarity

Communication skills

Valid driver's license

Team leadership

Tools

GPR equipment

Electromagnetic equipment

Vacuum excavation trucks

CAD software

GIS applications

Job description

SUE Field Technician III - Fort Worth, TX

Halff has a current opening for a SUE Field Technician in our Fort Worth, TX location. The ideal candidate would bring at least 3 years of SUE utility locating and utility designating experience. This position offers an excellent career development opportunity for someone looking to grow with Halff, with potential for not only business and personal growth, but ownership in the firm.

What you will do:

• Maintain and operate various electromagnetic and GPR designating equipment, to locate and mark underground utilities within prescribed accuracy limits.
• Act as a lead on designating team and/or vacuum excavation crew.
• Read and interpret utility plans/prints to identify the type and size of underground utilities.
• Provide accurate documentation and/or sketches related to located completed.
• Operate company vehicle in a safe manner and maintain professional appearance.
• Perform manhole entry using assigned equipment and safety devices.
• Perform work in all weather conditions, during normal and after hours.
• Communicate and coordinate with supervisors, coworkers, and utility representatives.
• Implementation of traffic control devices per approved plans and safety protocols.

What you will need:

• 3+ years of SUE experience.
• Strong knowledge of SUE principles, utility types, and geophysical methods.
• Proficiency in operating ground penetrating radar (GPR), electromagnetic equipment, vacuum excavation trucks, and other relevant subsurface utility detection tools.
• Familiarity with utility markings, APWA color codes, and industry standards (e.g., ASCE/UESA/CI 38-22).
• Basic understanding of construction plans, maps, and engineering drawings.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make accurate judgements in complex field environments.
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate and reliable field data and reports.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and physically demanding environments.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Overtime, weekend work, and travel may be needed to meet project deadlines.
• Surveying knowledge is a plus.
• Familiarity with CAD software and GIS applications is beneficial.
• Certification in utility locating or SUE methods (e.g., NULCA, UESI) is a plus.

The Halff SUE/Utility Coordination Advantage

• Cross-trained personnel make Halff a one-stop shop for client's SUE/utility coordination needs.
• 20+ years of experience with more than 10 million lf of utilities located and more than 10,000 test holes performed.
• Our team has proven processes and QA/QC procedures that provide accuracy and economy in project-driven utility inventories.

Halff's SUE/Utility Coordination Services:

• 2D and 3D SUE Quality Levels A-D
• Alignment and ROW Staking
• Peer Reviews
• Permitting Assistance
• Reimbursement Negotiations
• Surveying
• Utility Adjustment Monitoring and Verification
• Utility Coordination
• Utility Engineering
• Utility Relocation Design

Company Overview:

Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed - and purposed - for people. Since 1950, we've been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality.

Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It's no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America.

Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways.

You can view Halff's full complement of services

Halff has more than 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Arizona and Georgia. For a full list of our locations,

We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• for a more comprehensive list of Halff's benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.

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