Designator - SUE

About the role

DCCM takes pride in our exceptional staff and considers our team critical to the company’s success. Providing professionals with the tools and training they need to achieve excellence in their careers is key to employee engagement and productivity. Our goal is to foster a work environment that attracts top talent, inspires innovation, and renders excellence in service to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Use, obtain and interpret control point records and locate in the field
• Identify and document utility types and ownership
• Set up Traffic Signs and basic traffic control
• Complete daily paperwork and record keeping
• Perform simple mathematics
• Conduct on-site safety meetings
• Maintain and up-keep of vehicle, work sites, and equipment
• Coverages and supports survey activities in connection with SUE work
• Selects and applies appropriate geophysical equipment to accurately designate non-complex underground utility layouts
• Meets with 811 Locators, clients and the public

Requirements

• Above average computer literacy and technical capabilities
• An excellent problem solver who uses knowledge and experience to apply to everyday and unusual situations as they arise
• Excellent oral and written communication with exceptional listening and comprehension skills

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED is required
• 5-7 years’ experience as a SUE Technician / Designator or a (related) Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years minimum as a SUE Field Tech II
• Field survey experience preferred
• Familiarity with TxDOT SUE/Survey standards preferred
• Driving Record that meets company requirements
• Able to use multi-frequency pipe and cable locators (RD, V-Loc, Metrotech etc), ground penetrating radar, sondes, rodders, and other geophysical equipment
• Basic comprehension and interpretation of utility design plans and record drawings
• Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Able to work effectively with co-workers and the public
• Able to operate a computer with Microsoft – Word & Excel, Outlook Email, Google Earth KMZ Files and other related programs and applications necessary for successful job performance
• Skills in the use of specialty tools and equipment
• A strong work ethic and a willingness to complete tasks in the field despite the difficulties caused by the weather

Benefits

• Three medical plan options (2 PPOs and a HDHP)
• Dental & vision plans
• Company-paid group life, short and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible and Dependent care spending accounts
• Additional Supplemental plans (Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) which starts accruing upon hire
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Alternative Work Schedules