Responsibilities
- Operate electromagnetic and ground-penetrating radar systems to detect, pinpoint, and document underground utilities such as water, sewer, gas, electrical, and telecommunications lines.
- Lead technical aspects of GPR surveys by choosing suitable antenna frequencies, configuring scan settings, and interpreting radar data.
- Mentor and train junior technicians in core utility locating techniques, GPR operation, equipment maintenance, and accurate marking and recordkeeping.
- Ensure precision of field equipment through regular calibration, on-site testing, and proper upkeep, particularly GPR units requiring environmental adjustments.
- Partner with field supervisors to refine training resources, troubleshooting protocols, and cross-training initiatives for multi-utility detection and emerging technologies.
- Stay current with advances in subsurface utility detection technology and apply new tools and methods to field operations and crew development.
Responsibilities
- Operate electromagnetic and ground-penetrating radar systems to detect, pinpoint, and document underground utilities such as water, sewer, gas, electrical, and telecommunications lines.
- Lead technical aspects of GPR surveys by choosing suitable antenna frequencies, configuring scan settings, and interpreting radar data.
- Mentor and train junior technicians in core utility locating techniques, GPR operation, equipment maintenance, and accurate marking and recordkeeping.
- Ensure precision of field equipment through regular calibration, on-site testing, and proper upkeep, particularly GPR units requiring environmental adjustments.
- Partner with field supervisors to refine training resources, troubleshooting protocols, and cross-training initiatives for multi-utility detection and emerging technologies.
- Stay current with advances in subsurface utility detection technology and apply new tools and methods to field operations and crew development.
Other
- Primary work location is outdoors, often in isolated or challenging terrain.
- Regular exposure to extreme temperatures, precipitation, and windy conditions.
- Required to stand for long durations during field operations.
- Frequent walking over uneven or unstable ground.
- Use of mandated personal protective gear in accordance with safety standards.
- Frequent bending, kneeling, crouching, and crawling during utility investigations.
- Regular reaching, climbing, and balancing on varied surfaces.
- Operation of standard field tools including measuring tapes, machetes, and hammers.
- Frequent lifting and carrying of up to 40 pounds, with occasional handling of loads up to 100 pounds.
- Basic computer proficiency, including data transfer and use of survey-related software.
- Clear vision requirements including near and far acuity, color discrimination, peripheral view, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
- Demonstrated interest in coaching and skill development; prior mentoring experience preferred.
- Ability to analyze and interpret GPR radargrams and distinguish utility signals from subsurface noise.
- Prior hands-on experience with ground-penetrating radar systems.
