Utility Crew Chief

Full Time
Chipley, FL 32428
Posted
Job description

About the Company

Southeastern Surveying and Mapping Corporation, founded in 1972, is a 100% employee-owned company, providing services for land surveying and mapping, subsurface utility engineering, and geographic information systems.

What we are looking for...

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Utility Crew Chief to join our team in our Chipley location.

As Utility Crew Chief, you will direct, participate and control, the work activities of personnel performing equipment operations, technical skills, and manual labor. This position will be responsible for identifying utility pathways, cables, pipes, and other conduits, that carry utilities underground. This position helps to protect underground utilities from damage during mapping.

  • Responsible for accuracy, completeness and integrity of all field work data obtained for a particular project under his/her direction and as dictated by the scope of work and or verbal details discussed with managers.
  • Responsible for the correct, safe, and efficient locating of underground utilities, including fiber optic cable, telecommunications, electric power, gas, water, and sewer systems.
  • Inspects all work being performed by subordinates to ensure compliance with department standards and polices.
  • Designate underground utilities using ground-penetrating radar, Electronic and other locating devices.
  • Drives, operates, and helps maintain vacuum excavation vehicles to provide vertical location and disposition of underground utilities.
  • Assists in providing Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) setup, as well as all related safety and other field tasks.
  • Mark said utilities with flags and/or paint and produce a sketch of results for future use by the client.
  • Record and document the underground utility field data in accordance with Drafting and CAD standard formats.
  • Strive to maintain the highest level of safety while in the field and encourage your team members to do the same.
  • During periods when locate activity is slow, this individual will assist in mapping, record keeping and information gathering and research for SSMC.
  • May assist as Crew Chief on Survey projects as needed.
  • Responsible for care and maintenance of locate equipment.
  • Requires a valid driver’s license and must maintain eligibility to drive as per the Company Vehicle policy.
  • Continually strive to maintain technical knowledge of industry standards.
  • Carry out other duties as assigned by management.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associates Degree in a related field is preferred.
  • Minimum (3) years’ field SUE experience preferred. Any equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
  • Has thorough knowledge of municipal construction, maintenance, and repair of utility infrastructure, and the methods, practices, procedures, materials, and equipment applicable to establishing and maintaining efficient and effective production.
  • Thorough knowledge of the laws, ordinances, standards, and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.
  • Clearly understands the occupational hazards and safety precautions required to perform the essential functions of the work.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

  • Computer skills and technical competence.
  • Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
  • Ability to train and mentor crew members.
  • Ability to communicate well with clients and other members of the team.
  • Time management skills to achieve operation objectives within a set deadline.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Maintain positive external relationships of the company consistent with objective, operating philosophy, and desired image of the company.
  • Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts and adapts to frequent change.
  • Works with the team; contributes to positive team environment; welcomes feedback.
  • Works with integrity and ethically. Supports Organization's culture, goals and values.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Perform heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, walking on uneven ground, squatting, crawling, and grasping.

May perform tasks that may require frequent exposure to adverse and hazardous environmental conditions including but not limited to excessive noise levels, confined spaces, exposure to noxious odors, inclement weather conditions, exposure to wastewater, working with unmarked underground utilities (e.g. high voltage power, fiber optic cables, low and high-pressure gas transmission lines), working in congested residential areas, in and around main highways and roads, trenches and deep excavations. Employee will be exposed to dirt, dust, noises, fumes, odors, water, and mud. Must be able to work on slippery, loose, uneven, and sloped surfaces

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Occasional evening, weekend and overtime work may be required to complete projects. Must be open to travel to remote field locations, including overnight stays, as needed.

We can make a difference, TOGETHER!

  • Extremely Competitive Compensation!
  • Great Benefits Package!
  • Generous PTO!
  • Education Reimbursement!

Southeastern Surveying and Mapping Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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