SUE Technician I

				Overview:

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Technician to join its team in Denver, Colorado. In this role, you will work closely with engineers and utility owners to help identify utility conflicts using an array of technologies, including electromagnetic line locators, ground penetrating radar, GPS, conventional survey, and vacuum excavation.

Join our Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) team, a branch of engineering that deals with mitigating risks associated with new infrastructure design and construction. We work closely with engineers and utility owners to help identify utility conflicts using an array of technologies, including electromagnetic line locators, ground penetrating radar, GPS, conventional survey and vacuum excavation. Our work requires a high level of precision and technical ability.

Responsibilities:

* Read and interpret utility records, as-built/survey drawings and highway design to identify utility information such as; utility type, utility owner, reported utility size and approximate location.
* Utilize appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
* Adhere to Health and Safety program and all applicable SOPs.
* Drive the designating vehicle and vacuum excavation truck when needed.
* Fill out the field book legibly.
* Record information for test holes.
* Assist with marking of utilities utilizing paint, pin flags, whiskers, lath or stakes.
* Under the guidance and direction of an experienced SUE Investigator II or III, designate basic utilities such as gas, conductive water, utility services, low complexity telecommunications.
* Ability to maintain or assist in the maintenance of equipment and vehicles.
* Utilize an air and water lance to properly expose underground utilities.
* Complete daily/monthly vehicle logs.
* Assist in completing field sketches.
* Participate in random drug screenings which may occur randomly throughout employment with negative test results.
* Perform physical tasks which may include moving and transporting equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
* Travel required occasionally, must be able to drive for long periods of time.
* Ability to travel several times per year via train or airplane preferred.
* Must be able to travel for up to 2 weeks at a time.

Qualifications:

* High School Diploma or GED required.
* 0 - 2 years' experience with SUE, utility designating and/or test holes.
* Valid Driver's License with MVR consistent with CED's Point System, OSHA 10-hour, CPR Certification, DOT Driver's Qualification.
* Must be able to pass DOT physical with a minimum one-year clearance.
* Must be able to pass a Fit For Duty physical.
* Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
* Ability to obtain a TWIC card.
* Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $20.00 to $26.00 per hour (depending on qualifications)
			

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