SUE Technician IV, SUE
CobbFendley

Since 1980, CobbFendley has been committed to providing innovative engineering and surveyingsolutions with the goal of bettering communities. Our multi-discipline approach allows for the efficient completion of projects through experienced staff who focus on client communication. We are always seeking talented and qualified professionals to enhance our ability to provide clients with exceptional service.

Are you ready to Join Our Block and advance your career?At CobbFendley, people are our most valued resource. We offer a(n):

• Effective 2024, CobbFendley is proud to announce that FMLA-eligible employees will receive fully paid leave in the amounts of eight (8) weeks for maternity cases and two (2) weeks for paternity or adoptions cases. CobbFendley pays for the entire cost of this benefit.
• Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits including 401(k) Matching and Profit-sharing Contributions; Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Employer Funded and Voluntary Life Insurance; Tuition Reimbursement; and Continuing Education Programs
• Extended office closure from December 25 through January 1 to relax and enjoy the holidays
• Professional and personal growth through innovative in-house training and collaborative resources
• Community service opportunities through the CobbFendley Cares Committee, focusing on STEM Education, Hunger Relief, and Sustainable Solutions

CobbFendley is seeking an experienced Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Technician IV in our Lubbock, Texasoffice.

The successful candidates most important qualifications include:

• Minimum ten (10) years of Air and Hydro Vacuum Excavation (SUE Locating) and/or designating experience required.
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience leading multiple crews on SUE projects.
• Ability to research and review utility company records and identify utilities from field observation.
• Ability to read and interpret TXDOT and municipal design plans and as-built drawings.
• Understanding of utility construction methods.
• Knowledge and experience with various types of utility line locating equipment (SUE Designating).
• Capable of making field decisions without direct supervision.
• Excellent communication skills and a team attitude.
• Motivation to work in a dynamic environment with strict deadlines.
• Desire to collaborate with professionals and clients to increase your industry knowledge and grow in your career.
• Commitment to perform responsibilities consistent with industry standards to achieve department and company goals.
• Interest in developing relationships with clients, partners, and local organizations to remain a trusted resource in the community.
• Perform independent research and delegate changing priorities.

Essential Functions:

• Locate underground utilities safely through manual labor nondestructive methods.
• Record and document the underground utility field data in accordance with CAD standard formats.
• Must operate and maintain company equipment and vehicles.
• Training to meet company safety standards.
• Dig potholes as directed by job plan including windows when crossing utilities.
• Soil excavation digging with high pressure air/hydro wand and vacuum hose systems.
• Carrying, maneuvering, and handling wands and hoses at ground level for excavated holes that are approximately 20 feet deep below ground surface.
• Travel is a mandatory requirement of the role as assigned. The percentage of travel will fluctuate based on business needs and at times may account for 40% of the time worked. Travel includes to other offices or project sites throughout the US.
• Work with minimal supervision in a collaborative team environment and deliver accurate work product that is error free.
• Adhere to CobbFendley’s safety standards to uphold a safe and efficient environment.
• Maintain a professional attitude and fulfill responsibilities with integrity.
  

Physical Requirements:

• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Repeated manual labor motions (i.e.- reaching, bending, stooping, carrying, lifting, pushing, pulling, and handling) while carrying or operating equipment. (Commonly utilized tools include but are not limited to power saw, concrete/core cutting machine, tamper, jack hammer, portable water pump, concrete pavement patch repair materials.)
• Walking long distances and climbing on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safe and efficiently.
• Ability to operate heavy manual equipment over 60lbs.
• Ability to carry SUE equipment and supplies in remote, rural or urban surroundings.
• Physical mobility in and around construction sites, traffic work zones, and other field assignments.
• Alert and responsive while working in lane closure zones adjacent to high volume traffic.
• Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time.
• Mobility within the office including movement between floors and workstations.
• Repeated motions (e.g., typing, reaching, bending, lifting, and carrying).
• Communication with other employees and clients.
  

Environmental Factors:

• 80% of work is performed outdoors in the field and 20% performed indoors in the office/warehouse.
• Job site observations factors could include walking and climbing on uneven surfaces, exposure to outdoor environments and extreme weather (heat and freezing temperatures), noise exposure, driving for extended periods of time, exposure to allergens (e.g., pollen, dust, cedar, sumac, poison ivy), exposure to construction and traffic work zones, possible hand and power tool use, and extended periods of Personal Protective Equipment use.
• Extended use of electronic devices (e.g., computers, printers, copiers, scanners, plotters, and telephones).
• Use of cutting tools and equipment (e.g., plotting equipment, rotary paper cutter).

Expected hours of work:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST.

Must be available to work overtime as well as some weekends (as needed).

Maybe required to travel statewide in Texas and must be willing to work 10 to 12 hours per day when working on out-of-town project sites.

If and when the duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and subject to changes of business necessity.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the prospective employee passing a background/drug screen, which will include the candidate’s driving record. Benefits include a competitive compensation package*.

At CobbFendley, we are an equal opportunity employer. All candidates are considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). The E-Verify system uses federal databases to rapidly validate individual identities and work eligibility from the information gathered in the Form I-9.

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