SUE Crew Chief

We are seeking a SUE Crew Chief position to join our growing Geospatial/ SUE Division in Chicago, IL. This is an excellent opportunity to join a company with outstanding benefits and have future career growth.

This position requires candidates to be physically able to operate and maneuver truck equipment and the various tools utilized for underground utility exploration, 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 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.

At 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.

WGI 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!

WGI 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.

Supervisory:

• Acts as a crew leader working with multiple field crews and supervises SUE staff as needed to complete projects safe, on schedule and within directed scope of work by Project managers or Project Engineers/Surveyors
  • Directs SUE tasks in the field
  • Leads tailgate safety meetings and develops site specific Job Hazard Analysis
  • Develops and implements Maintenance of Traffic signage at each site
  • Communicates with clients and utility representatives
  • Coordinates with SUE, Survey and CADD staff for SUE related tasks
  • Performs QA/QC on designated utilities and test holes
  • Leads field investigations
  • Trains lower level SUE technicians on proper designating and test hole techniques

Field:

• Secures equipment and guard against loss and theft
• Reads and interprets roadway plans, as-builts and utility company markups records
  • Leads field investigations
  • Designates all utilities, including complex telecommunications, cable tv, gas, electric, water, traffic control, and any other utilities encountered in the field
  • Capably uses multi-frequency pipe and cable locators and single frequency induction devices (Metrotech 810, RD5000, Pipehorn)
  • Operates the GPR proficiently
  • Troubleshoots issues with designating equipment/able to make basic repairs (fixing leads)
• Adheres to safety standards, including proper operation of both electronic and mechanical equipment
• Maintains truck and electronic equipment on a daily basis, including but not limited to fluid levels, filters and pneumatic/hand tools
  • Skilled at using air lance to expose utilities in varying soil conditions and depths
  • Uses and maintains concrete saw properly
  • Jackhammer usage on varying pavement types
  • Understands proper tamping procedures and can correctly patch asphalt and concrete
  • Drives the designating vehicle and vacuum excavation truck
  • Understands the vac truck operation and can troubleshoot and perform minor repairs
• Maintains equipment and keeps crew's assigned vehicle clean
  • Fills out the field book legibly
  • Completes field sketches
  • Records information for test holes
  • Records pole data
• Survey experience a plus
• Maintains and operates a total station and/or GPS Unit, including the data collector associated with this survey equipment
• Follows WGI survey procedures for checking into established survey control when field locating SUE evidence. Utilize the standard feature coding descriptions when collecting point and line features associated with SUE designations and test holes 

Office:

• Completes QL-D linework
• Submits One Call tickets
• Assists with proposal preparation and take-offs
• Assists Project Manager as needed 
• Downloads and emails data files, photographs, and field notes to the home office for processing each day
• Effectively communicates with the other parties involved on a project to ensure all SUE markings have been adequately surveyed and accounted for in order to minimize rework 

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 4-5+ years of experience with SUE, utility designating and test holes
• Valid Driver's license and clean MVR required
• Full understanding of ASCE's SUE Quality levels
• Supervisory experience
• Capable of working independently
• Must be able to pass DOT physical with the ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card within 60 days 
• Ability to pass drug screen
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Physically able to operate heavy tools such as jack hammers and pogo tampers
• Must enjoy working outdoors in all types of weather conditions
• Able to walk for long periods of time over all types of terrain
• Must be able to travel for up to 2 weeks at a time
• Technically and mechanically inclined
• Computer savvy and able to operate advanced software
• Understands physics and advanced utility designating theory 
• Higher than average problem-solving abilities
• Good visual-spatial abilities
• Basic math skills
• Good writing and reading comprehension skills

Training (in addition to standard employee training):

• PowerSafe preferred
• E-RailSafe preferred
• Other region-specific credentials preferred

Certifications:

• OSHA 10-hour preferred
• OSHA 30-hour preferred
• DOT Driver's Qualification preferred
• Coalition for Construction Safety certification preferred
• First Aid/CPR Certification preferred

Applicants 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

Physical Demands

The 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.

If 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.

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