About this role

Surveying And Mapping, LLC

Utility Field Technician

US-OH-Youngstown

Job ID: 26-8090
# of Openings: 1
Category: Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE)
Youngstown

Overview

Founded in 1994, Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) is a nationwide leader in geospatial and construction-phase solutions. With more than 50 offices and 1,600 professionals, we deliver the scale, technology, and expertise needed to support projects of any size. SAM streamlines project delivery through a single, coordinated team, offering in-house capabilities across land surveying, aerial mapping, subsurface utility engineering (SUE), utility coordination (UC), GIS, BIM, and construction engineering inspection (CEI).

By combining advanced technology, digital workflows, and decades of experience, we provide accurate, actionable data that helps clients move critical infrastructure projects forward with confidence. At SAM, you'll be part of a team that values innovation, growth, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the built environment.

Responsibilities

Start your career in Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) with SAM! As a Utility Field Technician, you'll provide hands-on labor and field support to crews locating and exposing underground utilities. You'll work alongside experienced SUE Field Technicians and receive on-the-job training in equipment use, field procedures, and safety practices. No prior utility or surveying experience is required.

Key Responsibilities

Assist SUE Field Technicians with locating, identifying, and exposing underground utilities
Perform physical fieldwork, including digging, shoveling, moving materials, backfilling, and restoring work areas
Assist with vacuum excavation equipment, hoses, hand tools, and related equipment under the direction of experienced crew members
Load, unload, clean, and organize tools, equipment, and supplies
Help set up and maintain safe work areas, including placing cones, signs, and barriers as directed
Assist with field measurements, documentation, and site cleanup
Learn to use utility locating equipment and support field data collection through hands-on training
Follow company safety procedures and obtain required safety certifications through company-provided training
Work outdoors in varying weather and site conditions
Travel to project sites, including extended overnight travel as needed

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
Willingness to learn and follow direction from experienced SUE Field Technicians
Ability to perform physical labor, use hand tools, and work on uneven terrain
Commitment to safe work practices and teamwork
Dependability and willingness to work varying schedules based on project needs
Ability to travel for extended periods
Valid driver's license and ability to meet company MVR standards
No prior SUE or surveying experience required; experience in construction, landscaping, utilities, or other outdoor labor is a plus