Senior SUE Technician — Lead Field Locating & Mentorship

Mark Thomas; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

ESOP profit sharing

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Mark Thomas is seeking an experienced Subsurface Utility Technician III to lead utility locating using GPR and EM locating gear, train junior staff, and ensure safe, accurate markings. The role emphasizes field leadership, project coordination, and adherence to safety standards.

The position supports a hybrid work model in California, with potential travel regionally, and offers a competitive benefits/compensation package as described in the postings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in utility locating techniques and equipment.
• In-depth understanding of utility systems and infrastructure.
• Ability to work solo and in a team, with leadership strengths.

Responsibilities

• Leads and supervises advanced utility locating to identify and mark utilities.
• Reviews project plans and maps, communicates with owners and municipalities.
• Provides underground marking information to survey crews.
• Manages field packages and data reduction with QA/QC standards.
• Mentors junior technicians and trains field crews on locating all utilities.

Job description

Mark Thomas is seeking an experienced Subsurface Utility Technician III to lead utility locating using GPR and EM locating gear, train junior staff, and ensure safe, accurate markings. The role emphasizes field leadership, project coordination, and adherence to safety standards.

The position supports a hybrid work model in California, with potential travel regionally, and offers a competitive benefits/compensation package as described in the postings.