Utility Locator - TranSystems Corporation

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Interested in joining our team? Great! We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm

What you'll be challenged to do:

Works with the SUE Department lead, Project Managers, and Analyst to provide subsurface utility engineering (SUE) activities. Provides quality and efficient fieldwork by interpreting and documenting information related to underground Utilities.  

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for data collection of underground utilities by means of pipe and cable locators, ground penetrating radar, and vacuum excavation.
• Responsible for communicating between team members both written and verbal
• Ensures SUE field health and safety compliance in conjunction with supervisors
• Maintain records, prepare reports and prepares correspondence as needed related to the completion of work assignments.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

What you bring to our firm:

• A minimum of 2-3 years SUE or utility location experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required. 
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Knowledge of ground penetrating radar, cable locating equipment and vacuum excavation.
• Strong problem solving skills and ability to make decision in a timely manner
• Willingness to adhere to policies and procedures as directed by supervision
• Ability to coordinate and work in a team environment
• Operate standard office equipment (i.e., personal computer, plotter, facsimile, copy machine, etc.)
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.
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What we’d prefer for you to bring to our firm:

• DOT experience is a plus
• Industrial site experience is a plus
• Experience in land surveying is a plus

Physical/Mental Demands:

• Talk, hear, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds.
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Working Conditions:

• Work in outdoor environment 90% of the time.
• Moderate noise level
• Ability to travel up to 100% of the time.

Featured Benefits: 

• Access to company vehicle provided for inspection work.
• Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, maternity/paternity leave, and employer paid AD&D, STD, and LTD.
• 401(k) company match
• Vacation accrual separate from sick time.
• Eleven (11) paid holidays for 2024 with the option to substitute 2 holidays for employees to celebrate other day(s) of significance.
• Six (6) day winter break in 2024 that is included in the paid holiday schedule.

TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).

As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, thought and religious background. We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: TranSystems is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a TranSystems employee without 1) a current, fully-executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position (as a search) via our applicant tracking solution.