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Utility Locator II / SUE Technician II

Mckim & Creed, Inc.

The Role

Overview

Locate underground utilities using SUE equipment and maintain records.

Key Responsibilities

  • utility locating
  • record keeping
  • field equipment
  • inspections
  • equipment maintenance

Tasks

-Utilize maps, records, and other resources to accurately locate underground utility lines. -Maintain accurate records of utility locations and updates. -Adhere to all company policies and procedures. -Assist with maintenance of vehicles, equipment, and work sites. -Occasional overnight travel will be required. -Work 50+ hours during busy periods. -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. -Conduct regular inspections and assessments to identify potential hazards or issues.

Requirements

  • problem solving
  • electromagnetic locators
  • underground systems
  • commercial cdl
  • 3‑5 years
  • 811 ticketing

What You Bring

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

Benefits

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

The Company

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

Industrial

Energy

Infrastructure

Buildings

Water Resources

Transport

Utilities

Government

Residential

Commercial

Heavy Civil

Marine

Land Development

Security Clearance

-background & motor vehicle checks, and pre-employment drug screening are conditions of employment.