SUE Field Technician: Underground Utility Locator

T. Baker Smith; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

T. Baker Smith is seeking an entry-level Field Technician - Subsurface Utilities (SUE) to join our field team and grow skills in locating and detailing underground utilities.

You will operate surveying gear, GPS and vacuum excavation equipment, collaborate with the Project Manager, and contribute to safe, efficient field operations while gaining hands-on experience in utility designating. We value reliability, safety, and teamwork, offering on-the-job training and opportunities to advance within

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical movements and tractions commensurate with operating heavy tools and equipment.
• Possess basic computer skills and able to learn and understand new software.
• Ability to operate surveying instruments, boats, GPS, all-terrain vehicles, and other equipment necessary to obtain survey data.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with the Project Manager, project team, and client field representative.
• Selects and applies appropriate geophysical prospecting equipment to accurately designate underground utility layouts.
• Operate and drive a vacuum excavation truck and perform test holes to expose utilities.
• Complete documentation, including record keeping and simple mathematics legibly and accurately.
• Selects and implements proper maintenance of traffic signage.
• Coordinate with utility company representative.
• Represent T. Baker Smith in the field when encountering third parties.
• Complete daily job safety analysis forms.
• Inspect assigned equipment to ensure proper working conditions prior to use.
• Identify and report any equipment failure on work order maintenance form.
• Perform work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Report incidents to the appropriate personnel and complete incident report as required.

Skills

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Tools

Surveying instruments

GPS

Vacuum excavation equipment

All-terrain vehicles

Job description

T. Baker Smith is seeking an entry-level Field Technician - Subsurface Utilities (SUE) to join our field team and grow skills in locating and detailing underground utilities.

You will operate surveying gear, GPS and vacuum excavation equipment, collaborate with the Project Manager, and contribute to safe, efficient field operations while gaining hands-on experience in utility designating. We value reliability, safety, and teamwork, offering on-the-job training and opportunities to advance within