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Colliers Engineering & Design · 1 day ago

SUE Technician III

Englewood, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$31.50/hr - $43/hr

5+ years exp

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Technician III to join its team in Denver, Colorado. The role involves working closely with engineers, surveyors, project managers, and utility owners to identify utility conflicts using various technologies.

ArchitectureCivil EngineeringMechanical Engineering

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Read and interpret utility records, as-built/survey drawings and highway design plans to identify utility information such as; utility type, utility owner, reported utility size, access or connection points and approximate location

Supervise and direct placement of basic maintenance of traffic devices

Adhere to Health and Safety program and all applicable SOPs

Drives the designating vehicle and vacuum excavation truck

Fills out the field book legibly

Records information for test holes

Call “One-Call” tickets

Coordinate survey work in relation to SUE

Train junior crew members

Represent Colliers Engineering & Design in the field and communicate/coordinate with utility companies

Record pole data

Completes field sketches

Maintain equipment and vehicles

Use multi-frequency pipe and cable locators (RD8100) and single frequency induction devices (Metrotech 810, RD5000, Pipehorn)

Safely utilize jackhammer on varying pavement and surface types

Understand proper tamping procedures and correctly patch asphalt and concrete

Correctly use and maintain the concrete saw

Utilize an air and water lance to properly expose underground utilities

Act as a crew leader

Direct SUE tasks in the field

Lead tailgate safety meetings and develops site specific Health and Safety checklists, as required

Develop and implement Maintenance of Traffic signage at each site

Communicate with clients and utility representatives

Coordinate with SUE, Survey and CADD staff for SUE related tasks

Perform QA/QC on designated utilities and test holes

Train SUE Investigators I & II on proper designating and test hole techniques

Operate the GPR proficiently

Troubleshoot issues with designating equipment/able to make basic repairs (fixing leads, programming the equipment)

Understand the vac truck operation and troubleshoot and perform minor repairs

Complete QL-D linework

Qualification

Subsurface Utility EngineeringGround Penetrating RadarElectromagnetic Line LocatorsUtility DesignVacuum ExcavationCPR CertificationOSHA 10-hourDOT Driver’s QualificationCommunication SkillsTeam Leadership

Required

High School diploma or GED

5-8+ years of experience in SUE, utility design and test holes

Valid Driver's License with MVR consistent with CED Point System

OSHA 10-hour

CPR Certification

DOT Driver's Qualification

Must be able to pass DOT physical with minimum one-year clearance

Must be able to pass a Fit For Duty physical

Ability to pass drug screen

Ability to obtain a TWIC card

Travel required occasionally, must be able to drive for long periods of time

Must be able to travel for up to two weeks at a time

Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions

Preferred

Ability to travel several times per year via train or airplane preferred

Benefits

Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid pregnancy disability leave

Short- and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

A company-matched 401(k)/Roth

Paid time off that includes parental and military leave

Employee referral and professional license bonuses

Straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week

Reimbursement for education

A free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses

Mentorship program

Wellness program

Women’s Organization

Ongoing philanthropic opportunities

Company

Colliers Engineering & Design

Colliers Engineering is a provider of multi-discipline engineering, design, and consulting services to public and private sector clients. It is a sub-organization of Colliers.

Founded in 1984

Holmdel, New Jersey, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://colliersengineering.com

H1B Sponsorship

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