SUE Field Technician 2

Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Denver CO Atlas currently has over 3500 employees with offices throughout the US including Alaska & Hawaii. Its no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. Its how we are built with the best people in the industry with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project and with a heart-led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do. Were just built to be better. We are a great company.

We are seeking a SUE Field Technician 2 to join our Atlanta GA team! Come join us!

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

This position is responsible for obtaining information and direction from office staff and working in the field to locate underground utilities utilizing a variety of methods. Employee will be trained to ensure the accuracy of field work perform field calculations operate and maintain equipment make proper field notes and sketches ensure the proper maintenance of crew vehicles adhere to all applicable safety procedures and other duties as necessary to complete complex utility locating projects. The Employee will be responsible for leading a SUE field crew and must have proficiency in utility designating methods including GPR induction and direct connection. The Employee must also have experience with operating vacuum excavation equipment.

• Perform utility surveys using designating equipment
• Prepare complete and accurate utility sketches of the area surveyed for office use
• Perform field investigations to identify all utilities located within the survey area
• Work as part of a field crew efficiently and accurately Interface with office staff to clearly convey information and assist with quality control
• Must be detail oriented and document all locating procedures and results
• Meet specified schedules and budgets
• Must be able to work 40-50 hours per week and be able to travel if necessary
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions and lift up to 50 lbs with the help of a coworker and stoop bend and stand throughout the course of up to a 12-hour day in varying terrain.

Minimum requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Drivers License and satisfactory driving record
• Pass a pre-employment drug test
• Pass a pre-employment background check
• Basic Computer Skills
• Ambitious and willing to learn
• 4 years SUE experience minimum
• Strong understanding of ASCE 38-22

Technical requirements:

• Ability to hand multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to positively communicate with peers and clients
• Ability to work overtime and travel
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions in outdoor environments
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. stoop bend and stand throughout the course of up to a 12-hour workday
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with company safety policies
• NULCA certification encouraged

Other miscellaneous qualities:

• Ability to travel up to 2 weeks at a time
• Positive attitude toward teamwork
• Strong Communication Skills
• Ability to travel week to week or occasionally for longer durations approximately 50% .

Benefits:

Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status Atlas benefits include health dental vision life AD&D voluntary life / AD&D disability benefits leaves of absence 401k paid time off paid holidays employee assistance program educational assistance program.

Who We Are:

We strive to be the most sought-after infrastructure and environmental solutions company known for our unique values-driven approach and brought to life by the industrys most exceptional people.

Atlas provides professional testing inspection engineering environmental and consulting services from more than 100 locations nationwide. We deliver solutions to both public and private sector clients in the transportation commercial water government education and industrial markets.

With a legacy of providing consistent quality and results Atlas creates a better experience at every stage of an infrastructure project. We connect the best experts in the industry to deliver value from concept to completion and beyond. This means doing everything our clients expect and then raising the expectations in a way that only our people can.

Our Values:

Life: We enhance quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.
Heart: As our hallmarks we act with compassion empathy and respect.
Trust: We work together as partners doing what we say with full accountability.
Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality we ensure greatness inspires all our work.

Atlas EEOC Statement

Atlas is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color sex religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetic information pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization including hiring recruiting promotion termination layoff recall leave of absence compensation benefits training and apprenticeship. Atlas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications merit and business needs at the time. For more information read through our EEO Policy Experience:

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