Utility Locator / SUE Technician

Description

• Mark utilities in the field per standard color codes and project requirements.
• Safely expose utilities and document depth, size, material, and horizontal location in accordance with ASCE 38-22.
• Assist with utility records research and help reconcile discrepancies between plans and field findings.
• Read, interpret, and correlate utility records, as-builts, GIS data, and design plans.
• Support or perform soft-dig test holes using a vacuum excavation truck.
• Support quality control of field data and ensure accuracy against project control.
• Use survey-grade GPS equipment to record locations of utility markings, exposed utilities, test holes, and other field-verified features for integration into project mapping.
• Maintain detailed daily field documentation, sketches, and electronic logs.
• Coordinate with survey and mapping teams to integrate SUE data into final deliverables.
• Designate underground utilities using EM locating equipment, GPR, and other geophysical tools.
• Assist with site setup, restoration, and equipment checks.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in utility locating and/or SUE designating preferred.
• 3–5+ years in utility locating or SUE roles.
• Proficiency with EM locating equipment; familiarity with GPR preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• Experience documenting test holes or contributing to CAD/GIS SUE deliverables.
• Ability to read and understand utility maps, as-builts, and engineering plans.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Experience operating or assisting with vacuum excavation trucks.
• Familiarity with ASCE/UESI 38-02 or 38-22 SUE standards.
• Strong willingness to learn new skills such as hydrovac operations, GPS surveying, and SUE workflows.
• GPS or survey experience.
• Comfortable with field conditions: walking long distances, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working in varied weather.
• Willingness to travel occasionally and work evenings or nights as project needs arise.

Benefits

Compensation: $27.00 - $34.00 / hour

• Generous paid time off
• Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure
• 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Professional development opportunities including in-house training

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance