SUE Crew Chief

Overview

Lead underground utility locating and SUE field work.

Key Responsibilities

• utility surveying
• utility locating
• vacuum excavation
• equipment maintenance
• quality control
• stakeholder communication

Tasks

-Communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders. -Support and mentor junior field staff as needed. -Approach tasks with a strong sense of urgency and accountability. -Perform utility mark-outs, surveying tasks, and subsurface utility engineering (SUE) field activities with minimal supervision. -Maintain high standards of quality control and attention to detail in all aspects of fieldwork. -Document field data accurately through sketches, photos, spreadsheets, daily reports, and written summaries. -Read and interpret technical documents. -Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting on vacuum excavation systems and field equipment. -Locate underground utilities using non-destructive methods, including electromagnetic induction (EMI) and ground penetrating radar (GPR). -Operate vacuum excavation trucks and related equipment (e.g., air compressors, vacuum hoses, air lances, jackhammers, concrete saws, pogo-tampers, hand tools). -Assist senior team members with project coordination involving clients, agencies, subcontractors, and design teams. -Train on safe operation and maintenance of vehicles and tools in accordance with company safety standards.

Requirements

• driver's license
• cdl
• 5+ years
• high school
• leadership
• communication

What You Bring

-Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is required. -High school diploma or GED is strongly preferred. -Ability to work outside in all seasons and conditions. -Demonstrate reliability, initiative, and the ability to work independently while knowing when to seek guidance. -Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and random thereafter. -Five (5+) years as SUE Technician I, Private Utility Locator, or related experience. -Basic knowledge of Land Surveying. (optional) -Demonstrated leadership skills. -Ability to walk, kneel, squat, and stand. -Must be able to pass Military / Government Background checks. -Ability to lift 60lbs. -Strong communication skills. -Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred -Ability/willingness to travel for work assignments, including overnight assignments.

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Benefits

-401(k) Plan and Match -Mentorship Program -Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs -Excellent compensation package -Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks) -Employee Assistant Program (EAP) -Variety of voluntary benefit options -Parental Leave -Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability -Flexible Spending Account -Company-furnished life insurance -Competitive health and dental insurance premiums -Tuition Reimbursement

About Drmp

-Headquartered in Orlando, FL, it has grown across the Southeast and beyond. -Privately held and employee‑owned. -The firm’s portfolio spans major transportation corridors, water‑management systems, environmental mapping, and ecological restoration projects. -Specialists in civil engineering, surveying & mapping, transportation design, stormwater engineering, ecological services, and construction inspection. -Typical work includes highway design, bridge and drainage systems, water‑resource planning, native‑habitat restoration, and geospatial mapping. -DRMP stands out for integrating multidisciplinary teams—from surveyors to ecologists—to deliver cohesive, community‑focused infrastructure.

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Security Clearance

-must pass military / government background checks