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Candidate must be able to follow company procedures and policy when performing both SUE and survey duties. Day to day operations may require that most of the day be spent performing SUE activities while the remainder of the day be spent performing survey activates. The ability to focus on the task at hand is an important aspect of this position in order to maintain work-flow. Position will require travel at times, primarily within the office Geographic Region Location.\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\nWorks alongside an experienced SUE Tech or SUE Crew Chief in the field performing both designating and test hole tasks\nSafety and adhering to safety culture\nAwareness of the outdoor environment\nInterest in advanced technologies\nAssists with flagging and marking of utilities\nBegins training to designate basic utilities such as gas, conductive water, utility services, low complexity telecommunications\nAssists on test hole tasks of all types\nDrives the designating vehicle and vac truck when needed\nHelps maintain vehicles & equipment along with securing equipment and guard against loss and theft\nRecords information for test holes\nDependable and Responsive\nImmediate room for advancement and promotion\nAssists in office as needed\nQualifications\nEntry Level position - No experience needed, but preferred\nHigh School Diploma or GED required\nValid Driver's license and clean MVR\nMust be able to pass DOT physical with the ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card within 60 days\nAbility to pass drug screen\nAbility to lift 50 pounds\nPhysically able to operate pneumatic tools such as jack hammers and pogo tampers\nMust enjoy working outdoors in all types of weather conditions\nAble to walk for long periods of time over all types of terrain\nMust be able to travel for up to 2 weeks at a time\nTechnically and mechanically inclined\nUnderstands basic physics\nHigher than average problem-solving abilities\nGood visual-spatial abilities\nBasic math skills\nGood writing and reading comprehension skills\nApplicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over 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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