SUE Field Technician

Description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Under the support and guidance of a SUE Field Supervisor, the candidate is responsible for completing SUE field activities, either individually or as part of a team, by following our procedures and processes.  These activities will typically include: field verification of utility positions using EM line locators, operation and capture of GPS survey data relevant for SUE activities, coordinate with SUE subcontractors, establishing traffic control and other safe work zones, observing all safety procedures and protocols.  This position also includes assuming responsibility for the capture, organization and transfer of the field information to other SUE team personnel to permit delivery of our SUE projects.

Role accountabilities:

• Operate EM induction locating equipment and accessories, magnetic bar finder, etc.
• Locate and mark underground utilities
• Ensure accuracy and efficiency in the acquisition of field data 
• Travel to other cities, work in variety of settings/conditions; occasional night work, weekends, etc., 
• Maintain accurate records (data, timesheets, expenses, etc.)
• Operate a PC and GPS receiver systems
• Review and understand utility maps in various formats and from various sources
• Document field work with photographs, field sheets, other digital forms, etc.
• Ensure adherence to all our procedures, processes and systems.
• Conduct day-to-day job tasks in accordance with legislated and Company dictated Environmental, Health and Safety mandates
• Conduct yourself in a professional and courteous manner at all times while dealing with any/all of the following: fellow employees, utility representatives, public or private industry, etc. 
• Participate and engage in team meetings
• Other duties as assigned.
   

Qualifications & Experience:

• 2 to 5 years of related experience in utility locating (private and/or public utilities); 
• Valid ORCGA DPT Certification with multiple utilities is an asset
• Excellent communication skills
• Valid Ontario drivers licence with a clean MTO drivers abstract
• Self-organizing and able to prioritize, strong ability to multi- task
• Willing to work outside in a variety of weather conditions for extended periods
• 1-2 years of experience with obtaining invert/obvert measurements
• 1-2 years of experience with co-ordinating traffic control in respect to vacuum excavation (test pits), inverts and other road work 
• 1-2 years of experience using a Trimble GPS unit for the purpose of capturing field data
• Experience using Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Teams, etc.)
• Excellent problem-solving  and trouble shooting skills with the ability to think outside of the box
• Experience reading and understanding various utility maps such as utility schematics, as-builts, CAD drawings, blueprints, etc.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The salary range for this position is $32 - $38/hr. The base salary represents Arcadis' hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.

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