KEITH is seeking a SUE Tech III - Subsurface Utility Engineering Field Designator III in our West Palm Beach, FL office. This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual who likes to work outdoors, work with minimal supervision and who is looking for career opportunities.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Select and apply appropriate geophysical prospecting equipment (i.e. pipe and cable locators, GPR) to accurately designate complex underground utility layouts;
- Oversee the operation of vacuum trucks, related air tools and equipment such as a jackhammer, pogo-tamper, concrete saw, compressor, blower, vacuum hose, air lance, and hand tools;
- Comprehends and interprets utility and highway design plans and record drawings;
- Coordinates and oversees the effective maintenance of vehicles, work sites and equipment in a clean and orderly fashion;
- Supervise S.U.E. technician I, II and III associates in all daily crew activities.
- Perform “one-call” and “call before you dig” notifications, communicating and coordinating with utility company representatives;
- Represents and communicates on behalf of KEITH and crew when encountering third parties in the field;
- Coordinates survey activities in connection with S.U.E. work;
- Train and mentor crew members.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- OHSA Safety certifications are a plus.
- DOT physical drive card and DOT Medical Card or the ability to obtain.
- Ability to perform physical movements and tractions, commensurate with operating heavy tools and equipment.
- Highly skilled in geophysical prospecting for underground utilities including use of multi-frequency equipment.
- Minimum 5+ years in successful application of geophysical equipment in utility locating such as for a contract utility locating firm or a major utility company.
- Pneumatic Vac truck experience preferred.
- Ability to work in all climates.
- Basic understanding of Highway/Utility plans
- Ability to travel if needed.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
* Please Note that selected candidates will be required to pass a drug, background and reference screening.
We offer competitive benefits, including:
- 100% PAID Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Employer matched 401K - 100% Vested on Day 1 of contribution!!!
- Paid Parental leave and Life Insurance
- PTO, Holidays, and more!
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What We Do
For more than six decades, KEITH has been providing design solutions throughout the State of Florida, the Caribbean, and beyond. Our firm was built on the basic principle of serving as an advocate for the communities in which we build, we live, and we give back to. As a trans-disciplinary firm, KEITH
provides creative solutions to each project and the communities in which they serve. The firm provides resilient and sustainable design solutions for municipal agencies, private clients, and the Florida Department of Transportation.
As a mid-size close-knit firm of over 180 professionals, KEITH provides surveying and mapping, subsurface utility engineering, planning, civil engineering, traffic and transportation engineering, landscape architecture, and construction management services with offices in Pompano Beach (HQ), Fort Lauderdale, Miami, West Palm Beach, and Orlando. KEITH has collaborated with more than 75 municipalities throughout Florida. Through our work, we create the stage for everyday moments; expected and
unexpected. Our holistic development solutions carefully blend technical expertise with creative problem-solving; a right-and left-brained approach, or what we call Engineering Inspired Design.
