SUE Technician I

ELEMENT currently has an opening for an entry level Subsurface Utility Engineering Technician.

At ELEMENT, we serve the communities where we live, work and play. We are an award-winning consulting firm that has served the engineering needs of public-sector clients in the development of infrastructure since our founding in 2006. ELEMENT provides survey, subsurface utility engineering (SUE), and utility coordination to round-out all aspects of transportation engineering. ELEMENT’s design services include roadway, drainage, traffic control, signing & pavement markings, signals, lighting, structures, utilities, and traffic studies.

ELEMENT offers a competitive benefits package including the potential for bonuses, ongoing continuing education opportunities, and flexible work arrangements. ELEMENT is a family-based company with growth opportunities, great leadership, and a supportive team.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Use ground penetrating radar and electromagnetic designating equipment and other geophysical means.
• Mark utilities with flags and/or paint and produce accurate field drawings and sketches of results for future use by client.
• Operate vacuum excavation truck and other related equipment to verify utility characteristics and record depth of utility line from surface.
• Assist with maintenance of vehicle/trucks, equipment, and work sites.
• Work as part of a crew under the direction of senior technician.
• Exercise extreme caution near or around any utility facility and follow all applicable job site safety parameters.

Requirements

• High School and/or specialized training from a vocational or technical school.
• Valid Florida driver's license with approved/acceptable driving history required.
• Ability to travel (up to 50% of the time).
• Required to travel overnight when needed.
• Required to work 50+ hours during busy periods.
• Ability to lift 60 pounds.
• Ability to carry and lift equipment as needed on project.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work for any employer in the United States.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Tampa, FL 33634 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person