SUE Technician III

About the Role

• Read and interpret utility records, as‑built and survey drawings, and highway design plans. • Designate existing utilities using electromagnetic and geophysical technologies. • Operate and drive a vacuum excavation truck to perform test holes and expose utilities. • Coordinate traffic control and process “One‑Call” tickets during field work. • Supervise field crew activities and train junior crew members. • Collaborate with Project Managers and Discipline Leads on project requirements. • Ensure safety prioritization and maintain a clean driving record.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸utility mapping
• ▸utility detection
• ▸vacuum excavation
• ▸traffic coordination
• ▸crew supervision
• ▸safety management

What You Bring

• Minimum 5 years experience with electromagnetic and geophysical utility locating technologies. • Experience operating vacuum excavation equipment (preferred). • Strong communication and collaboration skills; ability to work outdoors in varied weather. • Ability to walk several miles daily and lift equipment up to 80 lb. • Willingness to travel, work overtime, nights or weekends as needed. • Proficiency with basic computer software and quick learning of new technologies. • Fluent in English for reading, writing, and verbal communication.

Requirements

• ▸utility locating
• ▸vacuum excavation
• ▸computer skills
• ▸communication
• ▸physical stamina
• ▸travel

Benefits

Compensation ranges from $33.00 to $44.00 per hour, depending on qualifications. The role requires a pre‑employment drug screen and ongoing participation in random drug and alcohol testing programs. Colliers values its people and provides a safe, comfortable work environment with opportunities for career advancement. Benefits include company‑paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid parental, pregnancy disability, and military leave; a company‑matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off; employee referral and professional license bonuses; education reimbursement; an in‑house learning library; mentorship, wellness, and Women’s Organization programs; and philanthropic involvement. • Company‑paid medical, dental, and vision insurance. • Paid parental, military, and pregnancy disability leave. • Company‑matched 401(k)/Roth plan. • Paid time off with additional parental and military leave. • Employee referral and professional license bonuses. • Education reimbursement and access to in‑house learning courses. • Mentorship program, wellness initiatives, and Women’s Organization. • Philanthropic opportunities and a supportive work‑life balance culture.

Work Environment

Field