Utility Locator/Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Field Technician

Mannik Smith Group; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Geospatial Division is seeking motivated individuals for an Entry-Level Utility Locator position in Tampa, FL. This role involves operating excavation equipment, performing utility designations, and requires no prior experience. The company offers excellent training and career advancement opportunities, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

401(k) Plan and Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Flexible Spending Account

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Company-furnished life insurance

Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• No experience necessary for entry-level position.
• Valid driver’s license required, CDL a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate vacuum excavation equipment and perform accurate measurements.
• Designate utility lines and assist with vehicle maintenance.
• Exercise caution around utility facilities.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to travel

Ability to carry and lift equipment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent/GED

Tools

Ground-penetrating radar

Electromagnetic induction equipment

Job description

Utility Locator/Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Field Technician

Department: Survey/Geomatics

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Tampa, FL

Reporting To: Thomas Yocom

Description

If you are a motivated, self-starter with the desire and ability to learn new tasks quickly and are not afraid to get dirty - keep reading. DRMP is looking for several Entry-Level personnel with no experience necessary to join our Geospatial Division and be trained on the job to be a Utility Locator in Tampa, FL.

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Your Primary Responsibilities will include

• Truck Operator for truck and/or trailer mounted air-vacuum excavation systems
• Operate vacuum excavation equipment, concrete saw, pneumatic pavement breaker, pneumatic tamp/compactor, and other related tools or “hand dig” in order to verify the characteristics of buried utility pipes, cables, and ducts
• Perform accurate measurements with precision using various methods including laser calipers, cloth and steel tapes, EDM’s, etc.
• Provide underground utility flagging “designation” utilizing ground-penetrating radar, electromagnetic induction equipment, and other geophysical methods
• Designate all utility line types of conductive or non-conductive materials including water, sewer, gas, electric, fiber optic, PVC, and all other underground facilities that would affect excavation of a site
• Assist with maintenance of vehicle/trucks, equipment, and work sites
• Exercise extreme caution near or around any utility facility and follow all applicable job site safety parameters
• Perform basic survey data collection for utility designations and locations

What you'll need

• High School Diploma or equivalent/GED preferred
• Basic computer skills and capacity to learn and understand new software
• Valid driver’s license with approved/acceptable driving history required. Commercial Driver License (CDL) credentials a plus
• Ability to travel as needed
• Ability to carry and lift equipment as needed
• Experience in performing geophysical designating techniques is a plus but not necessary for entry-level
• Experience in utility construction or related field is a plus but not necessary for entry-level

DRMP Offers

• Excellent compensation package
• Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs
• 401(k) Plan and Match
• Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
• Mentorship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Competitive health and dental insurance premiums
• Variety of voluntary benefit options
• Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
• Company-furnished life insurance
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account
• and More

DRMP is a Drug and Alcohol Free workplace, an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and E-Verify employer.