What are the responsibilities and job description for the SUE Technician V position at Horrocks?
Department: Transportation
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Compensation: $44.00 - $52.00 / hour
At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. As a SUE Field Technician V, you will support the Utah team by leading teams, mentoring team members and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Operate with confidence. Support with leadership.
Tech IVs are seasoned professionals who help drive safe, accurate, and efficient field operations, while mentoring others and supporting cross-team coordination.
What are the core responsibilities for the role?
- Obtains and maintains all required safety certifications
- Communicate with project team members, client representatives, review agencies, and others as appropriate to the project
- Manage time effectively, organize, and work on multiple projects simultaneously to meet project deadlines and client needs
- Supervise and train crew members. Assist with delivering projects
- Assist with QAQC of utility data and documentation
- Designate (locate) existing utilities using electromagnetic and geophysical technologies as needed to support the team
- Accurately and efficiently collect field data
- Read and interpret utility records, as-built and survey drawings, and highway design plans
- Perform other tasks as assigned to help accomplish the company’s strategic goals
- Must be able to lift 75 pounds, walk for extended periods, and work in all weather conditions, be willing to work evenings/weekends when required, and be willing to travel for overnight and extended stay projects as required
- 12-16 years’ SUE Tech experience
- Providing utility designating/locating services is a plus
- Land surveying knowledge is required
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Additional schooling or training is a plus
- Solid work ethic, excellent communication skills, and a team-player attitude.
- Excellent attention to detail
- Career growth minded
- Must be able to quickly grasp new technologies
- Able to occasionally travel out of town and work overtime
- Should be able to walk long distances of several miles daily
- Good driving skills and a clean driving record
- Able to work in teams and get along with coworkers
- Outdoor work in all climates
- Work with clients in a professional manner
- Thorough understanding of ASCE 38 guidelines and associated quality levels is a plus
- Strong computer and technical skills; Auto CAD, MicroStation, or similar application is a plus
- Perform basic math and measurement
- Assist with additional projects as assigned
- Obtain DOT medical card
At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
- Professional development opportunities including in-house training
- Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure
Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status
Salary : $44 - $52
