Damage Prevention Field Technician - Westerville - ref. h4712919

Who We Are:

As North America's premiere MGS™ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.

Your Impact at SAM:

• Designate all types of utilities in both rural and urban environments using geophysical equipment, field documentation, survey techniques, and vacuum excavation to expose utilities
• Obtain and maintain all required safety certifications
• Use standard surface geophysical equipment and specialized accessories to accurately designate public and private underground utilities for 2D QL-B (2DB) and 3D QL-B (3DB) mapping projects
• Collect data and complete vault diagram forms for 2DB mapping projects
• Operate VRS GPR survey equipment to gather horizontal data for 2DB mapping projects and QL-A test holes
• Utilize automatic or digital levels to run level loops and collect QL-A data from exposed utilities in test hole excavations
• Conduct utility pole inventories and overhead utility mapping
• Implement approved traffic control plans for work performed outside travel lanes
• Coordinate with internal survey crews in the field
• Travel for extended periods as needed

What You Bring to SAM:

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• Working knowledge of ASCE 38 guidelines and associated quality levels
• Basic comprehension and interpretation of planimetric and design plans, profiles and cross sections, utility records, etc.
• (1-2) years of SUE field experience required
• Survey experience is a plus

Our Perks:

• Health and Wellness Benefits: BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date, Free Vision + Dental plans for employees, company-paid premiums for Long-term disability/Life Insurance (with HSA + FSA plans), SAM Cares program focused on holistic well-being
• Financial Benefits: Employee Referral Rewards Program of $1K, $2,500 or $5K, Access to Ramsey Smart Dollar to support financial goals and retire with confidence, Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match, tuition reimbursement, optional cellphone stipend
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work schedules for office positions, paid time off including vacation/sick/holidays, parental leave to support families
• Professional Development: Customized career development plan for licensing and certifications, Project Manager Business Academy, CAD Training Program, Individual Development Plans/Career Check-Ins, SAM WINS - our initiative for women-focused leadership and development, Milestone Anniversary Recognition, SAMbassador mentorship program
• Perks and Discounts: Access to “Perks at Work” for discounts on wellness + travel + leisure and everyday purchases, company-sponsored events, free office snacks
• Culture and Awards/Achievements: SAM Named 2023 Top Workplace USA for Second Consecutive Year ; 2023 SAM Ranks No. 88 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms

EEO

SAM is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. SAM also participates in the federal E-Verify Program.