Subsurface Utility Field Technician II

Ardurra is seeking a Subsurface Utility Field Technician II to join our staff in Mobile, AL.

 

Ardurra is a multidisciplinary engineering firm that provides broad-based solutions tailored to the specific needs of public and private clients.

We leverage interdisciplinary expertise and an integrated structure to deliver practical, innovative solutions that make a positive impact on the communities we serve.

Primary Function: 

The Subsurface Utility Field Technician II locates, identifies, and documents underground utilities to support safe construction and excavation activities.

Using tools such as GPS, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), smoke testing equipment, and manual methods, the Technician gathers accurate field data and prepares utility records.

Working independently in diverse conditions, this role supports project teams by ensuring utilities are properly located, marked, and reported, while maintaining close coordination with supervisors, engineers, and construction crews.

Primary Duties: 



* Completes standard and semi-routine tasks with growing independence, applying established procedures and seeking guidance for unfamiliar or more complex issues.


* Performs utility locating services in accordance with ASCE Standards for Collection and Depiction of Existing Subsurface Utility Data.


* Creates accurate maps and diagrams of underground utilities to guide construction activities.


* Works independently under all weather conditions and in all types of physical environments to provide field inspection services.


* Provides accurate readings and reports to communicate findings to a non-technical audience.


* Works closely with the SUE Superintendent, engineers, surveyors, and construction crews to ensure that utility locations are clearly marked and avoided during excavation.


* Communicates effectively, collaborates with team members, and occasionally assists or shares knowledge with less experienced staff.


* Demonstrates reliability and accountability by managing assigned responsibilities with general supervision.


* Assumes additional responsibilities as needed to support team and organizational goals.


* Candidates should be physically able to lift and carry the required testing and inspection equipment and tools (up to 50lbs), to open manholes (up to 120lbs) and to traverse difficult terrain.

 

Experience and Education Requirements 


* High school diploma required


* 2+ year of utility location experience required


* Knowledge of subsurface utility inspection methods and locating technologies, including GPS, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), and smoke testing equipment, with the ability to interpret field conditions and accurately document findings.


* Skilled in performing fieldwork independently in varying weather and environmental conditions, using both technology and manual tools to identify, map, and mark underground utilities while ensuring safety and accuracy.
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