SUE Technician — Field Utility Mapping (GPR/EM) ESOP

LJA, Inc. / LJA Services, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

Family Support

Education Support

Referral Bonuses

Community Impact

Professional Development

Career Growth

Fun Culture

Job summary

LJA Surveying is seeking a SUE Technician to support civil design, construction, land surveying, and infrastructure projects. You will identify, locate, and map underground utilities using GPR, EM locators, and GPS with precision for ASCE 38-22 levels B through D.

Requirements include a HS Diploma and at least 3 years' experience with EM GPR, ASCE 38-22 familiarity, and the ability to travel, work weekends, lift 90 lbs, and pass background checks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years verifiable experience using EM GPR and geophysical designating technologies.
• Must be familiar with ASCE 38-22.
• Must know how to locate all utilities, public and private, such as water, gas, electric, communications, fiber optic, etc.
• Ability to quickly grasp new technologies and learn software.
• Reading/comprehension and communication skills are essential.
• Outdoor work in various weather conditions.
• Willingness to travel out of state and work weekends as needed.
• Ability to walk long distances in varied terrain daily.
• Must lift 90 lbs. several times daily.
• Pass criminal background check and drug screening.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable MVR.
• Commitment to safety of self and others.
• Proficient reading, writing, and understanding English for job communications.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret utility records, as-built drawings, and survey drawings.
• Designate existing utilities using EM, GPR and other geophysical designating technologies.
• Capture field markings with GPS equipment.

Skills

EM GPR experience

ASCE 38-22 knowledge

Utility locating

Learning new tech

Basic computer skills

Reading & communication

Outdoor work

Travel weekends

Walk long distances

Lift 90 lbs

Background check & drug screen

Driver's license & MVR

Safety-conscious

English literacy

Education

HS Diploma

Tools

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)

Electromagnetic Locators

GPS equipment

Job description

LJA Surveying is seeking a SUE Technician to support civil design, construction, land surveying, and infrastructure projects. You will identify, locate, and map underground utilities using GPR, EM locators, and GPS with precision for ASCE 38-22 levels B through D.

Requirements include a HS Diploma and at least 3 years' experience with EM GPR, ASCE 38-22 familiarity, and the ability to travel, work weekends, lift 90 lbs, and pass background checks.