Utility Locator II / SUE Technician II

Overview

Locate underground utilities using SUE equipment, document findings, and ensure safety.

Key Responsibilities

• record keeping
• field equipment
• utility mapping
• site inspections
• equipment maintenance
• travel

Tasks

-Maintain accurate records of utility locations and updates. -Utilize Subsurface Utility Engineering field equipment: ground penetrating radar, electromagnetic designating equipment, sewer camera, probe rod, jackhammer, pneumatic tampers, vacuum excavation equipment, and other geophysical means using all safety protocols, industry standards and guidelines. -Assist with maintenance of vehicles, equipment, and work sites. -Utilize maps, records, and other resources to accurately locate underground utility lines. -Conduct regular inspections and assessments to identify potential hazards or issues. -Adhere to all company policies and procedures. -Occasional overnight travel will be required. -Work 50+ hours during busy periods.

Requirements

• 3-5 years
• gpr
• electromagnetic locators
• 811 ticket
• high school
• cdl

What You Bring

-Strong communication and interpersonal skills. -High School/GED or equivalent preferred. -Excellent problem-solving skills. -Can work unsupervised when required. -Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery. -Current Commercial Driver’s License is a plus. -Ability to travel daily. -Minimum 3 to 5 years of proven experience as a utility locator or SUE Technician. -Sound functional/technical skills in the role. -Background & motor vehicle checks, and pre-employment drug screening are conditions of employment. -Ability to lift 50 pounds, carry, and operate equipment as needed on the project. -Walking outdoors for long periods of time through all kinds of terrain, including urban, suburban, and rural locations, and working under adverse conditions (heat, cold, hills, swamps, wildlife & insects, high traffic areas). -Familiarity with 811 ticket managing. -Proven experience as a utility locator or a similar role. -Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work in fast-paced environments. -Strong knowledge of underground utility systems and the ability to interpret maps and records. -Familiarity with utility locating equipment, such as electromagnetic locators and ground-penetrating radar.

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Benefits

-Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way. -Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training options. -Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned. -Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more -Competitive pay + paid holidays, bereavement, and parental, medical, and military leave

About Mckim & Creed, Inc.

-Founded in 1978 by two engineers, the company began as a structural design firm and has expanded into full‑service consulting. -Headquartered in Raleigh, NC, with over 19 offices nationwide, serving both public and private clients. -Specializes in geomatics (airborne, mobile LiDAR, UAS), civil/structural/mechanical/electrical engineering, and subsurface utility engineering. -Received national recognition for innovative geospatial solutions, including multibeam hydrographic surveying aiding a fraud conviction and pioneering UAS volume monitoring on major reservoirs. -Experienced in hydrographic surveys, LiDAR mapping for transportation, and utility infrastructure planning. -Employee‑owned with strategic growth initiatives in Texas, Virginia, and Georgia through office acquisitions and service expansion.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-background & motor vehicle checks required -pre‑employment drug screening required