Subsurface Utility Engineering Quality Level A Technician III

Job overview

The Subsurface Utility Engineering Quality Level A Technician III role is onsite in Glendale, AZ, and pays $28–$33 per hour depending on experience. Safe Site Utility Services performs subsurface utility engineering to identify, map, and manage underground utilities and reduce uncertainty before construction. With limited oversight, this technician plans and lays out projects, leads field production, handles complex test-hole conditions, and verifies the quality of field work and documentation. The role also trains less experienced technicians and helps keep projects on budget and schedule while supporting safe, accurate utility data for engineering and design workflows.

What you'll do

• Independently plan, locate, and lay out assigned projects
• plan daily field production and adjust resources to meet budget and schedule
• handle congested corridors, deep excavations, multiple utilities, and unusual configurations
• review plans for potential conflicts
• perform field and documentation QA/QC
• verify test-hole, ribbon, photo, and software records correspond
• document inaccessible or unverified test holes and escalate them
• track quantities, production, delays, and additional work
• assist with change-order documentation
• train and evaluate Technician I and II employees
• act as crew lead as assigned
• and follow jobsite safety requirements. Requires electromagnetic utility locating and plan-reading experience, a valid driver’s license, and a clean driving record. Occasional out-of-town travel and overtime may be needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

subsurface utility engineering

quality level a

technician iii

full-time

glendale az

safe site utility services

utility locating

field qa/qc

underground utilities

crew lead

$28–$33/hr

occasional travel

overtime

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• 401(k) matching
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program.

Why this role

SUE experience is not required; training is provided in Quality Level A methods, locating, and documentation. Defined advancement path.

About the employer

SAFE SITE UTILITY SERVICES LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Building Equipment Contractors. Sector: 23.