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This is an excellent opportunity to join a company with outstanding benefits and have future career growth.\nThis position requires candidates to be physically able to operate and maneuver truck equipment and the various tools utilized for underground utility exploration, utility designation and survey locations. Must be extremely safety conscious and possess a strong work ethic. Candidate must be able to follow company procedures and policy when performing both Subsurface Utilities Engineering (SUE) and survey duties. Day to day operations may require that most of the day be spent performing SUE activities while performing as needed survey activities collecting the SUE field data. The ability to multitask is an important aspect of this position in order to maintain workflow. Position will require travel at times, primarily within the office Geographic Region Location, and other states as needed.\nAt WGI, you will find talented, passionate associates providing exceptional service in collaborative, team-driven environments, all while having fun and enjoying the work they do. We work to stay ahead of the curve by investing in the latest tools and technology. As one of the nation’s top consulting firms, we consistently strive to promote efficiency, cultivate a culture our associates can proudly embrace, and empower our associates to advance their career growth at WGI, and beyond.\nWGI is always looking for remarkable individuals to join our team and help us grow in our vision. If you think you are an innovative, self-motivated team-player, and want to shape your community, join our WGI team today!\nWGI offers a complete Benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD & STD, Life Insurance, 401k with match, PTO, Holidays, HSA with company contribution, Pet insurance, and Employee assistance program.\nResponsibilities\nCrew Leadership and Supervision\nLead one or more SUE field crews to complete projects safely, on schedule, and within the scope established by the Project Manager, Project Engineer, or Surveyor.\nDirect field investigations, utility designation, and vacuum excavation activities.\nConduct tailgate safety meetings and develop site-specific Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).\nImplement approved Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plans and required site signage.\nCommunicate with clients, utility representatives, and project team members.\nCoordinate field activities with SUE, Survey, and CADD staff.\nPerform field QA/QC of utility designations, test holes, and supporting documentation.\nTrain and mentor junior technicians in utility designation, vacuum excavation, equipment operation, and safe work practices.\nUtility Designation and Field Investigations\nRead and interpret roadway plans, utility records, as-built drawings, and utility company markups.\nLocate and designate underground utilities, including complex telecommunications, cable television, gas, electric, water, and traffic signal facilities.\nProficiently operate single and multifrequency pipe and cable locators, induction equipment(Vivax vLoc3, Radiodetection 8100/8200, Pipehorn, Vivax Metrotech 810), and ground-penetrating radar (GPR).\nApply advanced locating techniques and troubleshoot challenging or conflicting utility signals.\nInspect and maintain locating equipment, troubleshoot operational issues, and perform basic repairs.\nFollow established safety procedures when operating electronic and mechanical equipment.\nVacuum Excavation and Equipment Operation\nOperate utility designation vehicles and vacuum excavation trucks.\nUse air lances to expose utilities in varying soil conditions and at different depths.\nSafely operate concrete saws, jackhammers, tampers, and other excavation tools.\nProperly backfill and compact test holes and restore asphalt and concrete surfaces.\nPerform daily vehicle and equipment inspections, including checks of fluid levels, filters, hoses, and pneumatic and hand tools.\nTroubleshoot vacuum excavation equipment and perform minor repairs.\nKeep assigned vehicles and equipment clean, organized, secured, and properly maintained.\nField Documentation and Survey Support\nPrepare accurate, legible field notes, sketches, test hole records, pole data, and photographs.\nOperate total stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, and associated data collectors following training.\nFollow WGI procedures for checking into established survey control and collecting SUE designations, test holes, and surface utility features.\nApply standard feature codes when collecting point and line data.\nCoordinate with survey staff to confirm that utility markings and test holes have been surveyed and documented.\nSurvey experience is preferred but not required. Training will be provided in applicable survey procedures and equipment maintenance.\nOffice and Project Support\nAssist the Project Manager with project coordination and other assigned tasks.\nDownload and submit field data, photographs, and notes to the office daily.\nCommunicate field findings, access limitations, utility discrepancies, and outstanding work promptly to support accurate deliverables and minimize rework.\nQualifications\nHigh school diploma or GED.\nAt least f our years of experience in Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE), including utility designation and test hole investigations.\nThorough understanding of ASCE SUE quality levels and their application.\nSupervisory or field crew leadership experience.\nAbility to work independently and lead crews effectively.\nValid driver’s license and a driving record that meets company requirements.\nAbility to pass a DOT physical and obtain a DOT Medical Card within 60 days.\nAbility to obtain an Illinois “C” class drivers License within 90 days.\nAbility to pass a drug screening.\nAbility to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and operate heavy tools, including jackhammers and tampers.\nAbility to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and walk for extended periods over uneven terrain.\nAvailability to travel for up to two weeks at a time.\nStrong technical and mechanical aptitude, including an understanding of utility locating principles and signal behavior.\nProficiency with computers, field data collection tools, and applicable software.\nStrong problem-solving, spatial reasoning, basic math, reading comprehension, and written communication skills.\nTraining (in addition to standard employee training):\nPowerSafe preferred\nE-RailSafe preferred\nOther region-specific credentials preferred\nCertifications:\nOSHA 10-hour preferred\nOSHA 30-hour preferred\nDOT Driver's Qualification preferred\nCoalition for Construction Safety certification preferred\nFirst Aid/CPR Certification preferred\nApplicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of employment visas\nPhysical Demands\nThe physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office setting. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate a computer, keyboard and mouse. Use of a telephone headset will allow for virtual communication with team members through Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods, use hands/fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms, speak and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.\nIf you have what it takes to join our growing organization and want to be part of a dedicated team, please apply today. In return, WGI provides a competitive salary and an outstanding work environment. WGI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.\nWGI does not accept any unsolicited resumes. Should any 3rd party agency or recruiters forward or submit any resume(s) to a WGI employee without a pre-existing contractual agreement, the submitted resume(s) will be deemed the property of WGI, and no placement fee will be provided.\nAll agencies and vendors are required to have a signed WGI vendor agreement from the WGI Chief HR Officer permitting them to work directly through our Talent Acquisition team. Obtaining this signed vendor agreement is the only way you will receive payment. 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