Entry-Level SUE Technician - Travel & Training

Kci; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

KCI Technologies, Inc. in Syracuse, NY is seeking an entry-level SUE Technician to learn and assist with subsurface utility engineering tasks. You will help operate vacuum excavation equipment, perform basic measurements, and support field crews under supervision.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, willingness to travel, and the ability to work under challenging conditions. This is an excellent entry point into a growing engineering specialty with opportunity for growth.

Qualifications

• This is an entry-level position.
• Highschool Diploma/GED.
• Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate and maintain a vacuum excavation truck and related equipment safely and efficiently.
• Able to operate pneumatic air tools such as jackhammer and pogo tamper.
• Able to create legible field sketches, simple mathematics and basic field measurements.
• A valid current driver's license
• Have the ability to obtain a Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical card for Commercial Motor Vehicle operation is required.
• Current Commercial Driver's License is a plus.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Valid Driver's License is required for this position.
• Ability to perform strenuous activities is required.
• Regular out-of-town travel should be expected as part of this position.
• Working under adverse conditions (heat, cold, hilly, swampy terrain, wildlife, and bugs)

Education

Highschool Diploma/GED

Job description

KCI Technologies, Inc. in Syracuse, NY is seeking an entry-level SUE Technician to learn and assist with subsurface utility engineering tasks. You will help operate vacuum excavation equipment, perform basic measurements, and support field crews under supervision.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, willingness to travel, and the ability to work under challenging conditions. This is an excellent entry point into a growing engineering specialty with opportunity for growth.