Transystems

Overview

GFT is seeking a Utility Locator to join our Transportation Team in Raleigh, NC!

At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

What you’ll be challenged to do:

This candidate will work with the SUE Department lead, Project Managers, and Analyst to provide subsurface utility engineering (SUE) activities. Provides quality and efficient fieldwork by interpreting and documenting information related to underground Utilities.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Responsible for data collection of underground utilities by means of pipe and cable locators, ground penetrating radar, and vacuum excavation.
• Responsible for communicating between team members both written and verbal
• Ensures SUE field health and safety compliance in conjunction with supervisors
• Maintain records, prepare reports and prepares correspondence as needed related to the completion of work assignments.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

Qualifications

What you'll bring to our firm:

• A minimum of 2-3 years SUE or utility location experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Knowledge of ground penetrating radar, cable locating equipment and vacuum excavation.
• Strong problem solving skills and ability to make decision in a timely manner
• Willingness to adhere to policies and procedures as directed by supervision
• Ability to coordinate and work in a team environment
• Operate standard office equipment (i.e., personal computer, plotter, facsimile, copy machine, etc.)
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.

What we prefer you bring:

• DOT experience is a plus
• Industrial site experience is a plus
• Experience in land surveying is a plus

Working Conditions:

• Work in outdoor environment 90% of the time.
• Moderate noise level
• Ability to travel up to 100% of the time.

Featured Benefits:

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

The physical demands described here 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.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, use hand and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone keyboard, reach with hands and arms, and drive a car. The employee is required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80-90 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to work in a variety of climates (hot, cold) and inclement weather.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of Gannett Fleming TranSystems.

Location: Raleigh, NC

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status: Full-Time

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