Subsurface Utility Engineering Crew Leader

Job overview

The Subsurface Utility Engineering Crew Leader role is onsite in Ashland, VA. The posting lists pay of $22–$28 per hour, depending on experience. Accumark provides subsurface utility designation, mapping, and locating services to utility owners, government agencies, and engineering firms. The crew leader directs vacuum excavation test-hole operations and documents exposed utilities to support subsurface utility engineering projects. The role helps maintain safe work zones, accurate field records, site restoration, and project schedules.

What you'll do

• Lead daily vacuum excavation test-hole operations
• secure work areas
• operate vacuum excavation systems to expose utilities
• interpret as-built plans, field notes, and utility maps
• identify and mark exposed utilities
• document locations, depths, and conditions using sketches, photographs, GPS, and electronic equipment
• backfill and restore sites
• coordinate with supervisors and project managers
• maintain equipment and support safety protocols.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

subsurface utility engineering

crew leader

ashland va

accumark

vacuum excavation

test holes

utility mapping

gps documentation

$22–$28/hr

four-day workweek

10-hour days

medical insurance

401(k) match

career advancement

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive time off
• medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• performance-based bonus opportunity
• career training and advancement opportunities.

Why this role

A four-day, 10-hour workweek is standard; occasional overtime and five- or six-day workweeks may be required.

About the employer

Accumark, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services. Sector: 54.