SUE Field Technician

Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Denver, CO, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii.

We are seeking a SUE Field Technician 2 to join our Atlanta, GA team! Come join us!

This position is responsible for obtaining information and direction from office staff and working in the field to locate underground utilities utilizing a variety of methods. Employee will be trained to ensure the accuracy of field work, perform field calculations, operate and maintain equipment, make proper field notes and sketches, ensure the proper maintenance of crew vehicles, adhere to all applicable safety procedures and other duties as necessary to complete complex utility locating projects.

The Employee will be responsible for leading a SUE field crew and must have proficiency in utility designating methods including GPR, induction and direct connection. The Employee must also have experience with operating vacuum excavation equipment.

• Perform utility surveys using designating equipment
• Prepare complete and accurate utility sketches of the area surveyed for office use
• Perform field investigations to identify all utilities located within the survey area
• Work as part of a field crew efficiently and accurately Interface with office staff to clearly convey information and assist with quality control
• Must be detail oriented and document all locating procedures and results
• Meet specified schedules and budgets
• Must be able to work 40-50 hours per week and be able to travel if necessary
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions and lift up to 50 lbs with the help of a coworker, and stoop, bend and stand throughout the course of up to a 12-hour day in varying terrain.
• High School Diploma or GED
li>Valid Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record
• Pass a pre-employment drug test
• Pass a pre-employment background check
• Basic Computer Skills
• Ambitious and willing to learn
• 4 years SUE experience minimum
• Strong understanding of ASCE 38-22

• Ability to hand multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to positively communicate with peers and clients
• Ability to work overtime and travel
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions, in outdoor environments
• Ability to lift 50 lbs., stoop, bend and stand throughout the course of up to a 12-hour workday
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with company safety policies

• Ability to travel up to 2 weeks at a time
• Positive attitude toward teamwork
• Strong Communication Skills
• Ability to travel week to week or occasionally for longer durations, approximately 50% .

Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, Atlas benefits include health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life / AD&D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, educational assistance program.

Atlas is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.

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