Advanced Locate (SUE) Technician

Description

• Travel to job sites and use specialized equipment to locate and mark underground utilities.
• Troubleshoot locating challenges with observational, deductive, and problem‑solving skills.
• Communicate professionally with site contacts, customers, and co‑workers.
• Maintain safety and accuracy standards on every locate.
• Provide reliable, high‑quality results to enhance Blood Hound’s reputation.

Requirements

Blood Hound is seeking motivated Advanced Locate Technicians who will travel to job sites, operate specialized equipment, and precisely locate and mark all underground utilities and structures, including abandoned or exotic systems. Technicians must troubleshoot using strong observational and problem‑solving skills, ensure safety and accuracy, and maintain professional communication with customers and teammates throughout each project.

Qualified candidates have at least two years of public or private utility locating experience, strong communication and customer service abilities, and proficiency with Windows computers and Microsoft Office. They must be willing to learn new technologies, travel daily to job sites, work overtime or after‑hours as needed, and pass a fit‑to‑work physical. Blood Hound is an equal‑opportunity employer that encourages veterans to apply.

• Laptop, phone, and advanced locating technology supplied by the company.

Benefits

The company emphasizes career growth, rewarding performance, and upholding core values of safety, pride, integrity, respect, and excellence. Employees receive continuous training, recognition through the USIC All Stars program, and opportunities for advancement while contributing to Blood Hound’s reputation for reliable, professional service.

Compensation includes a competitive hourly rate of $25–$29 based on experience, monthly performance and revenue‑based bonuses, a high‑quality company vehicle with a fuel card, and top‑tier equipment such as a laptop and phone. Additional benefits feature DailyPay access, comprehensive medical/dental/vision/life insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, PTO with paid holidays, shift differentials, a boots voucher program, vision eyewear coverage, education partnerships, scholarships, and employee discounts.

• $25–$29 hourly wage based on experience.
• Monthly performance and revenue‑based bonuses.
• Company vehicle and fuel card for all work‑related travel.
• DailyPay option for on‑demand access to earned wages.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays from the first year.
• Shift differentials for work outside normal business hours.
• USIC All Stars recognition program with points redeemable for rewards.
• $200 boots voucher on each work anniversary.
• Prescription eyewear plan in addition to standard vision benefits.
• Education partnership with Indiana Tech offering tuition discounts and scholarships.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance