SUE Field Technician – Underground Utility Locating

Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc.; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New Hire Program

Development Opportunities

Compensation & Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Winter Holiday

Community Engagement

Job summary

CobbFendley is seeking a SUE Field Technician in Englewood, Colorado to perform field locating, utility identification, and excavation support. The role requires operating vacuum equipment, reading plans, and coordinating with project teams in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities include safety documentation, QA/QC adherence, and potential leadership of small to mid‑size SUE projects. In‑person work is required with opportunities for development and career growth.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience in the field.
• Knowledge of field operations, methods, procedures, safety requirements, and environmental considerations for civil infrastructure work.
• Skills: 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, and work in varying weather and terrain conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine assignments with or without supervision.
• Provide guidance to less experienced staff.
• Coordinate with project managers and internal teams.
• Operate vehicles and maintain safe operation.
• Cross‑train to other field services (Telecommunications, Survey, SUE).
• Perform hazard analysis and prepare safety documents.
• Comply with safety procedures, SDS, EAP, PSP, JSA.
• Follow QA/QC processes.
• Identify and evaluate potential hazards and select proper PPE.
• Understand traffic control plans and relevant regulations.
• Perform mid‑level tasks in Air and Hydro Vacuum Excavation (SUE Locating).
• Utilize locating methods to identify buried infrastructure.
• Interpret technical plans and maps to determine utilities.
• Operate or support vacuum truck operations during excavation.
• Locate, designate, and mark underground utilities within quality limits.
• Lead small to mid‑size SUE projects as Project Lead.
• Troubleshoot utility geophysical equipment.

Skills

4+ years experience

Field operations

Field tools & software

Tools

GIS mapping software

Vacuum truck operations

Job description

CobbFendley is seeking a SUE Field Technician in Englewood, Colorado to perform field locating, utility identification, and excavation support. The role requires operating vacuum equipment, reading plans, and coordinating with project teams in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities include safety documentation, QA/QC adherence, and potential leadership of small to mid‑size SUE projects. In‑person work is required with opportunities for development and career growth.