SUE Field Technician I

We are seeking a SUE Field Technician I to join our SUE-Geospatial team in Chicago, IL.

This position requires the candidate to work in a variety of outside conditions and be physically able to operate and maneuver truck equipment and the various tools utilized for underground utility exploration, designation, and survey location. 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 the remainder of the day be spent performing survey activates. The ability to focus on the task at hand is an important aspect of this position in order to maintain work-flow. Position will require travel at times, primarily within the office Geographic Region Location.

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!

• →Works alongside an experienced SUE Tech or SUE Crew Chief in the field performing both designating and test hole tasks
• →Safety and adhering to safety culture
• →Awareness of the outdoor environment
• →Interest in advanced technologies
• →Assists with flagging and marking of utilities
• →Begins training to designate basic utilities such as gas, conductive water, utility services, low complexity telecommunications
• →Assists on test hole tasks of all types
• →Drives the designating vehicle and vac truck when needed
• →Helps maintain vehicles & equipment along with securing equipment and guard against loss and theft
• →Records information for test holes
• →Dependable and Responsive
• →Immediate room for advancement and promotion
• →Assists in office as needed

• Entry Level position - No experience needed, but preferred
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Valid Driver's license and clean MVR
• 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 pneumatic 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
• Understands basic physics
• Higher than average problem-solving abilities
• Good visual-spatial abilities
• Basic math skills
• Good writing and reading comprehension skills
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas

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.

WGI does not accept any unsolicited resumes. Should any 3rd party agency or recruiters forward or submit any resume(s) to a WGI employee without a pre-existing contractual agreement, the submitted resume(s) will be deemed the property of WGI, and no placement fee will be provided.

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All third-party recruiting/supplemental staffing agencies are expected to familiarize themselves and abide by this policy.