Senior Field Technician, SUE
for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must include only sections with real content. The posting includes description about company, then "Requirements EXPERIENCE + KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITY (KSA)" which seems like requirements. There's also "Responsibilities" section. There's "COBBFENDLEY CHARACTERISTICS" maybe not needed. There's "PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS + ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS" maybe part of requirements. There's "EXPECTED WORK HOURS" (Schedule). There's "WORK LOCATION FLEXIBILTY" (maybe schedule/location). There's "Paid Parental Leave", "Winter Holiday", "Community Engagement" etc under Benefits. There's "Compensation + Benefits // Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits including 401(k) Matching and Profit-sharing Contributions; Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Employer Funded and Voluntary Life Insurance; Tuition Reimbursement; and Continuing Education Programs". So we have benefits details. Pay: not explicitly given; only "Competitive compensation package". That's vague; we should not create Pay section unless posting actually states them. It says "Competitive compensation package". That's not a specific number; but it's still mention of compensation. The rule: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. It does state compensation package (competitive) and benefits. So we can include Benefits section with details. Pay section maybe not needed because no specific salary. We'll omit Pay.
Schedule: we have EXPECTED WORK HOURS details: full-time, 40 hours per week, may fluctuate, standard operating hours Monday-Friday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM CST, 1-hour unpaid lunch. So we can include Schedule section.
We need About the role? The description includes company overview and invitation. Could treat as About the role (or About the company). The instruction: use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can include About the role (maybe using the initial description). We'll include that.
Responsibilities: we have a big Responsibilities section.
Requirements: we have Requirements EXPERIENCE + KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITY (KSA) plus PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS + ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS. Could combine into Requirements.
Qualifications: maybe not separate; we could omit if not distinct.
Skills: maybe part of Requirements; but we could have Skills section if we want. However we should prefer few substantive sections over many thin ones. So we can combine Skills into Requirements.
Benefits: we have details.
Schedule: we have.
We must not repeat job title as heading. Not include Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate: EEO, miscellaneous, etc.
We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep the details exactly as given, but we can format into lists.
We need to use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose.
Thus for each section we need to decide if content is prose or list.
About the role: prose paragraph(s). We'll put in
.
Responsibilities: many bullet-like sentences; we can make
- each responsibility.
Requirements: also list.
Benefits: list.
Schedule: maybe prose or list; we can do
with details.
We must not include filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
Let's extract content.
About the role: The description since 1980 etc. Let's copy:
"Since 1980, CobbFendley has been committed to providing innovative engineering and surveying solutions with the goal of bettering communities. Our multi-discipline approach allows for the efficient completion of projects through experienced staff who focus on client communication. We are always seeking talented and qualified professionals to enhance our ability to provide clients with exceptional service. Are you ready to Join Our Block and advance your career? At CobbFendley, people are our most valued resource. We offer a(n):"
Then after colon they list New Hire Program, Development Opportunities, Compensation + Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Winter Holiday, Community Engagement. Actually those are benefits. So About the role could be up to before the list? But we can include the initial paragraph as About the role, and then Benefits section will list those items.
Thus About the role paragraph: "Since 1980, CobbFendley has been committed to providing innovative engineering and surveying solutions with the goal of bettering communities. Our multi-discipline approach allows for the efficient completion of projects through experienced staff who focus on client communication. We are always seeking talented and qualified professionals to enhance our ability to provide clients with exceptional service. Are you ready to Join Our Block and advance your career? At CobbFendley, people are our most valued resource."
We could also include "We offer a(n):" as intro to benefits but we will move to Benefits.
Now Responsibilities: The section starts with "Responsibilities Ultimately, the Field Technician is responsible for the success of field operations to support project completion." Then bullet-like sentences separated by periods. We'll split into list items.
Let's list responsibilities:
- Perform routine and/or increasingly complex assignments without supervision and may work independently as a one-person field crew.
- Provide instructions and mentor field crews.
- Coordinate with project managers and internal teams.
- Assist with development of procedures and safety initiatives.
- Responsible for safely operating equipment.
- Travel locally and out of state, including overnights.
- May operate a variety of vehicles, including large vehicles with or without attached trailers, as needed to support specific operational tasks, and perform routine maintenance to ensure safe and efficient use.
- May cross train to perform other field services (Telecommunications, Survey, SUE).
- Safety + Compliance // Perform hazard analysis before performing field work and prepare safety documents under supervision.
- Comply with all safety procedures: Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Emergency Action Plans (EAP), and Project Safety Plans (PSP) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) procedures.
- Ensures QA/QC of own work and work of project team that individual is responsible for.
- Identifying and evaluating potential hazards in the work environment.
- Properly selecting and using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Understanding of Traffic Control Plans (TCP).
- Familiarization and understanding of Federal, State, and local codes, regulations, and standards governing projects in their respective field.
- Technical // Perform mid-level tasks in Air and Hydro Vacuum Excavation (SUE Locating), ensuring safe and effective exposure of underground utilities.
- Utilize utility locating methods to identify buried infrastructure including telephone, fiber optic, coaxial cable, electric power, gas, water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer systems.
- Interpret DOT, municipal, and other technical plans/prints to determine the type and size of underground utilities.
- Operate or support vacuum truck operations during excavation and utility locating processes.
- Locate, designate, and mark underground utilities via all quality levels within prescribed quality/accuracy limits.
- Perform Level A (QL-A) SUE locating via nondestructive techniques (i.e., digging potholes and soil excavation, etc.) with a high-pressure air/hydro wand, concrete saws, core drills, and vacuum hose systems to determine precise horizontal, vertical position, size, and type of underground utilities.
- Perform Level B (QL-B) SUE designating via electromagnetic equipment (pipe/cable locators) to determine existence and horizontal position of underground utilities.
- Perform Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) scanning when included as part of the scope. Document estimated electronic depth (ED) readings.
- Document site conditions and SUE information via photographs and/or video.
- Perform video inspections of sewers when necessary.
- May perform Level C (QL-C) SUE, including documenting and surveying visible utility features such as manholes, valve boxes, hydrants, meters, pedestals, handholes, and related utility appurtenances.
- May perform Level D (QL-D) SUE, including reviewing utility records, identifying data gaps, and coordinating with utility representatives to obtain existing utility information.
- Record accurate documentation/sketches of underground utility field data using CobbFendley’s ArcGIS Online SUE Collector/GIS mapping software.
- Work directly with utility owners, contractors, survey personnel, and clients to resolve project issues and utility conflicts.
- Manage as a Project Lead on small to large size SUE projects.
- Troubleshoot all utility types with regard to geophysical equipment.
- Lead field investigations involving utility designation, utility exposure, utility verification, and utility conflict evaluation.
- Review field data for completeness and accuracy and provide guidance to junior technicians regarding SUE procedures and best practices.
That's many items; we can keep as list.
Now Requirements: The section "Requirements EXPERIENCE + KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITY (KSA) Proficient // Solid understanding and substantial experience; works independently and efficiently. 10+ years of Field experience. Knowledge of field operations, methods, procedures, safety requirements, and environmental considerations associated with civil infrastructure work in outdoor settings.Skills include use of industry-standard tools, equipment, and computer software to perform field tasks, document work, and communicate effectively.Ability to safely operate required equipment, travel locally, regionally, and interstate, with occasional overnight stays, and perform work in varying weather, terrain, and environmental conditions."
Then later "PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS + ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS" with many bullet-like items.
We'll combine into Requirements list.
Let's extract requirements items:
From first part:
- Solid understanding and substantial experience; works independently and efficiently.
- 10+ years of Field experience.
- Knowledge of field operations, methods, procedures, safety requirements, and environmental considerations associated with civil infrastructure work in outdoor settings.
- Skills include use of industry-standard tools, equipment, and computer software to perform field tasks, document work, and communicate effectively.
- Ability to safely operate required equipment, travel locally, regionally, and interstate, with occasional overnight stays, and perform work in varying weather, terrain, and environmental conditions.
Now physical/cognitive requirements list (converted to items):
- Tasks are divided between indoor and outdoor settings, with approximately 80% of duties performed in outdoor environments and 20% in indoor office or warehouse spaces.
- Seated and Standing Position. Extended periods of sitting and standing in an upright position at a workstation or job site.
- Mobility. Movement within the office and job sites, including navigating between floors, workstations, high-traffic areas, and various walking surfaces.
- Head and Neck Movement. Forward flexion, extension, or lateral rotation of the head and neck while using multiple computer screens.
- Repetitive Motion. Repetitive finger movements for operating a computer mouse and typing on a keyboard. Includes activities such as reaching, bending, stooping, carrying, lifting, pushing, pulling, and handling.
- Arm Movement. Extending hands and arms in various directions, such as overhead, below the waist, forward, or laterally.
- Object Handling. Raising or lowering objects from one level to another and transporting objects by holding them in the hands, arms, or over the shoulder.
- Cognitive Requirements. Selective attention, oral comprehension, oral expression, speech recognition, speech clarity, written comprehension, written expression, problem sensitivity, deductive reasoning, inductive reasoning, number facility, information ordering, category flexibility, flexibility of closure, fluency of ideas, and originality.
- Physical Abilities. Includes hand-eye coordination, steadiness, upper and lower body strength, control precision, stamina, multi-limb coordination, static strength, manual dexterity, and depth perception.
- Alertness
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose. Thus for each section we need to decide if content is prose or list. About the role: prose paragraph(s). We'll put in
. Responsibilities: many bullet-like sentences; we can make
- each responsibility.
Requirements: also list.
Benefits: list.
Schedule: maybe prose or list; we can do
with details. We must not include filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present. Let's extract content. About the role: The description since 1980 etc. Let's copy: "Since 1980, CobbFendley has been committed to providing innovative engineering and surveying solutions with the goal of bettering communities. Our multi-discipline approach allows for the efficient completion of projects through experienced staff who focus on client communication. We are always seeking talented and qualified professionals to enhance our ability to provide clients with exceptional service. Are you ready to Join Our Block and advance your career? At CobbFendley, people are our most valued resource. We offer a(n):" Then after colon they list New Hire Program, Development Opportunities, Compensation + Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Winter Holiday, Community Engagement. Actually those are benefits. So About the role could be up to before the list? But we can include the initial paragraph as About the role, and then Benefits section will list those items. Thus About the role paragraph: "Since 1980, CobbFendley has been committed to providing innovative engineering and surveying solutions with the goal of bettering communities. Our multi-discipline approach allows for the efficient completion of projects through experienced staff who focus on client communication. We are always seeking talented and qualified professionals to enhance our ability to provide clients with exceptional service. Are you ready to Join Our Block and advance your career? At CobbFendley, people are our most valued resource." We could also include "We offer a(n):" as intro to benefits but we will move to Benefits. Now Responsibilities: The section starts with "Responsibilities Ultimately, the Field Technician is responsible for the success of field operations to support project completion." Then bullet-like sentences separated by periods. We'll split into list items. Let's list responsibilities: - Perform routine and/or increasingly complex assignments without supervision and may work independently as a one-person field crew. - Provide instructions and mentor field crews. - Coordinate with project managers and internal teams. - Assist with development of procedures and safety initiatives. - Responsible for safely operating equipment. - Travel locally and out of state, including overnights. - May operate a variety of vehicles, including large vehicles with or without attached trailers, as needed to support specific operational tasks, and perform routine maintenance to ensure safe and efficient use. - May cross train to perform other field services (Telecommunications, Survey, SUE). - Safety + Compliance // Perform hazard analysis before performing field work and prepare safety documents under supervision. - Comply with all safety procedures: Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Emergency Action Plans (EAP), and Project Safety Plans (PSP) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) procedures. - Ensures QA/QC of own work and work of project team that individual is responsible for. - Identifying and evaluating potential hazards in the work environment. - Properly selecting and using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). - Understanding of Traffic Control Plans (TCP). - Familiarization and understanding of Federal, State, and local codes, regulations, and standards governing projects in their respective field. - Technical // Perform mid-level tasks in Air and Hydro Vacuum Excavation (SUE Locating), ensuring safe and effective exposure of underground utilities. - Utilize utility locating methods to identify buried infrastructure including telephone, fiber optic, coaxial cable, electric power, gas, water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer systems. - Interpret DOT, municipal, and other technical plans/prints to determine the type and size of underground utilities. - Operate or support vacuum truck operations during excavation and utility locating processes. - Locate, designate, and mark underground utilities via all quality levels within prescribed quality/accuracy limits. - Perform Level A (QL-A) SUE locating via nondestructive techniques (i.e., digging potholes and soil excavation, etc.) with a high-pressure air/hydro wand, concrete saws, core drills, and vacuum hose systems to determine precise horizontal, vertical position, size, and type of underground utilities. - Perform Level B (QL-B) SUE designating via electromagnetic equipment (pipe/cable locators) to determine existence and horizontal position of underground utilities. - Perform Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) scanning when included as part of the scope. Document estimated electronic depth (ED) readings. - Document site conditions and SUE information via photographs and/or video. - Perform video inspections of sewers when necessary. - May perform Level C (QL-C) SUE, including documenting and surveying visible utility features such as manholes, valve boxes, hydrants, meters, pedestals, handholes, and related utility appurtenances. - May perform Level D (QL-D) SUE, including reviewing utility records, identifying data gaps, and coordinating with utility representatives to obtain existing utility information. - Record accurate documentation/sketches of underground utility field data using CobbFendley’s ArcGIS Online SUE Collector/GIS mapping software. - Work directly with utility owners, contractors, survey personnel, and clients to resolve project issues and utility conflicts. - Manage as a Project Lead on small to large size SUE projects. - Troubleshoot all utility types with regard to geophysical equipment. - Lead field investigations involving utility designation, utility exposure, utility verification, and utility conflict evaluation. - Review field data for completeness and accuracy and provide guidance to junior technicians regarding SUE procedures and best practices. That's many items; we can keep as list. Now Requirements: The section "Requirements EXPERIENCE + KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITY (KSA) Proficient // Solid understanding and substantial experience; works independently and efficiently. 10+ years of Field experience. Knowledge of field operations, methods, procedures, safety requirements, and environmental considerations associated with civil infrastructure work in outdoor settings.Skills include use of industry-standard tools, equipment, and computer software to perform field tasks, document work, and communicate effectively.Ability to safely operate required equipment, travel locally, regionally, and interstate, with occasional overnight stays, and perform work in varying weather, terrain, and environmental conditions." Then later "PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS + ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS" with many bullet-like items. We'll combine into Requirements list. Let's extract requirements items: From first part: - Solid understanding and substantial experience; works independently and efficiently. - 10+ years of Field experience. - Knowledge of field operations, methods, procedures, safety requirements, and environmental considerations associated with civil infrastructure work in outdoor settings. - Skills include use of industry-standard tools, equipment, and computer software to perform field tasks, document work, and communicate effectively. - Ability to safely operate required equipment, travel locally, regionally, and interstate, with occasional overnight stays, and perform work in varying weather, terrain, and environmental conditions. Now physical/cognitive requirements list (converted to items): - Tasks are divided between indoor and outdoor settings, with approximately 80% of duties performed in outdoor environments and 20% in indoor office or warehouse spaces. - Seated and Standing Position. Extended periods of sitting and standing in an upright position at a workstation or job site. - Mobility. Movement within the office and job sites, including navigating between floors, workstations, high-traffic areas, and various walking surfaces. - Head and Neck Movement. Forward flexion, extension, or lateral rotation of the head and neck while using multiple computer screens. - Repetitive Motion. Repetitive finger movements for operating a computer mouse and typing on a keyboard. Includes activities such as reaching, bending, stooping, carrying, lifting, pushing, pulling, and handling. - Arm Movement. Extending hands and arms in various directions, such as overhead, below the waist, forward, or laterally. - Object Handling. Raising or lowering objects from one level to another and transporting objects by holding them in the hands, arms, or over the shoulder. - Cognitive Requirements. Selective attention, oral comprehension, oral expression, speech recognition, speech clarity, written comprehension, written expression, problem sensitivity, deductive reasoning, inductive reasoning, number facility, information ordering, category flexibility, flexibility of closure, fluency of ideas, and originality. - Physical Abilities. Includes hand-eye coordination, steadiness, upper and lower body strength, control precision, stamina, multi-limb coordination, static strength, manual dexterity, and depth perception. - Alertness
- each responsibility.
Requirements: also list.
Benefits: list.
Schedule: maybe prose or list; we can do