SUE Field Technician II

Bolton & Menk, Inc.; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Match Program

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Bolton & Menk, Inc. is seeking a SUE Field Technician II to join our Emerging Markets & Services team. This role focuses on accurately locating and documenting underground utilities to support planning, design, and construction of community infrastructure.

You will work primarily in the field, collaborating with engineers, surveyors, utility owners, contractors, and fellow SUE professionals to deliver high-quality data while traveling to project sites and upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in Surveying Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, Geomatics, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in utility locating, SUE, surveying, or related field services.
• Experience operating geophysical utility locating equipment preferred.
• Experience with vacuum excavation equipment or utility exposure techniques preferred.
• Basic understanding of ASCE 38 standards and utility quality levels.
• Knowledge of underground utility systems including water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, electric, gas, and telecommunications.
• Ability to read maps, utility records, construction plans, and field documentation.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work safely in outdoor environments and varying weather conditions.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel frequently.

Responsibilities

• Utility Designation: Designate and document underground utilities using locating equipment and ASCE 38-22 Quality Levels.
• Survey & Data Collection: Assist with utility surveying, mapping, and data collection.
• Vacuum Excavation: Operate vacuum excavation equipment to expose and verify locations.
• Equipment Operation: Operate and maintain vehicles, vacuum trucks, and field equipment.
• Traffic Control & Safety: Assist in implementing traffic control plans and safety requirements.
• Documentation: Maintain project notes and records while protecting confidential information.
• Travel: Travel frequently to project sites as needed.

Skills

Geophysical locating

Vacuum excavation

Field data collection

Travel availability

Reading maps & plans

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in Surveying Technology

Related field preferred

Job description

Bolton & Menk has an exciting opportunity for a SUE Field Technician II to join our Emerging Markets & Services team.

As a Top Workplace, this position offers the opportunity to work with a growing Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) practice that supports transportation, municipal, water, energy, and land development projects throughout the United States. The SUE Field Technician II plays a critical role in accurately locating, documenting, and verifying underground utility infrastructure to support the successful planning, design, and construction of community infrastructure projects.

This position provides the opportunity to work primarily in the field while collaborating with engineers, surveyors, utility owners, contractors, and fellow SUE professionals to deliver high-quality utility data that reduces risk and supports informed project decisions.

What You Will Be Doing

• Utility Designation: Designate and document existing underground utilities utilizing geophysical locating equipment and industry standards, including ASCE 38-22 Quality Levels.
• Survey & Data Collection: Assist with utility surveying, mapping, and utility data collection activities to support accurate project deliverables.
• Vacuum Excavation: Operate vacuum excavation equipment to safely expose and verify underground utility locations.
• Equipment Operation: Operate and maintain company vehicles, vacuum trucks, and specialized field equipment including utility locating devices, compressors, air lances, concrete saws, and hand tools.
• Traffic Control & Safety: Assist in implementing approved traffic control plans and follow all applicable safety requirements during field operations.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate project documentation, field notes, and records while protecting the confidentiality of company and client information.
• Travel: Travel frequently to project sites and other project-related locations as necessary to support project delivery.

What We Are Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in Surveying Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, Geomatics, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in utility locating, Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE), surveying, construction inspection, utility construction, or related field services.
• Experience operating geophysical utility locating equipment preferred.
• Experience with vacuum excavation equipment or utility exposure techniques preferred.Basic understanding of ASCE 38 standards and utility quality levels.
• Knowledge of underground utility systems including water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, electric, gas, and telecommunications infrastructure.
• Ability to read maps, utility records, construction plans, and field documentation.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work safely in outdoor environments and varying weather conditions.
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to travel frequently to project sites and work extended periods away from home as project needs dictate.

Bolton & Menk will currently not be providing visa sponsorship or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Salary Range

$45,000 - $75,000 depending on years of experience and credentials

Bolton & Menk is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to specific geographic location. Bolton & Menk reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

Supporting Our Employees

There's life at work and life outside of work. Bolton & Menk has a number of benefit programs and amenities to support you and your family throughout whatever stage of life you are in.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation plan - overtime compensation available to most employees
• Discretionary bonuses available to most employees
• ESOP - Employee ownership (ESOP); 100% company-paid contributions
• 401(k) Match Program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Six paid company holidays
• Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Short term and Long-term disability
• Dependent care reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

WHY BOLTON & MENK?

Bolton & Menk, Inc. specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions. Since 1949, we have been committed to improving quality of life through engineering excellence and client satisfaction. From advocating for our communities to designing their dreams to finding funding; we take pride in our work because we live in these same communities. Today, Bolton & Menk has more than 1,000 employees throughout more than 40 locations in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Colorado providing services to more than 400 communities and agencies. Learn more about our history here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/about-us/

OUR BENEFITS

At Bolton & Menk, we value our people and provide an exceptional Total Compensation and Benefits Package to protect our most valuable asset. We are committed to the well-being of our employees and their families. Perks of being a Bolton & Menk employee include peace of mind with our benefits package and competitive compensation plan, flexible schedules, and career development opportunities. Learn more here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/careers

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Bolton & Menk does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies in response to Bolton & Menk job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team.

It is our responsibility and privilege to embrace the diversity of people, thoughts, and experiences necessary to develop infrastructure systems that serve all people. Bolton & Menk, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity / AFFIRMATIVE Action Employer including disability and vets.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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