SUE Field Technician II: Utility Mapping & Field Operations

Bolton & Menk, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP – Employee ownership (ESOP)

401(k) Match Program

PTO and holidays

Volunteer Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Bolton & Menk, Inc. is seeking a SUE Field Technician II to join our Emerging Markets & Services team in the United States. The role focuses on locating, documenting, and verifying underground utilities to support planning, design, and construction of infrastructure projects.

Work primarily in the field, collaborating with engineers, surveyors, utility owners, and contractors to deliver high-quality data and reduce risk. Travel frequently to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in Surveying Technology or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in utility locating, SUE, surveying, or related field services.
• Experience operating geophysical locating equipment preferred.
• Experience with vacuum excavation equipment or utility exposure techniques preferred.
• Knowledge of ASCE 38 standards and utility quality levels.
• Knowledge of underground utility systems including water, sewer, electric, gas, telecoms.
• Ability to read maps, utility records, drawings, and field notes.
• Valid driver’s license; willingness to travel frequently.

Responsibilities

• Designation and documentation of underground utilities using locating equipment and ASCE 38-22 Quality Levels.
• Assist with utility surveying, mapping, and data collection for accurate deliverables.
• Operate vacuum excavation equipment to safely expose and verify locations.
• Operate and maintain company vehicles, vacuum trucks, and field equipment.
• Assist in implementing traffic control plans and follow safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and field notes.
• Travel to project sites and other project-related locations as needed to support delivery.

Skills

Geophysical locating equipment

Field data collection

Travel

Documentation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Surveying Technology or related field

Tools

Vacuum excavation equipment

Utility locating devices

Survey field equipment

Job description

Bolton & Menk, Inc. is seeking a SUE Field Technician II to join our Emerging Markets & Services team in the United States. The role focuses on locating, documenting, and verifying underground utilities to support planning, design, and construction of infrastructure projects.

Work primarily in the field, collaborating with engineers, surveyors, utility owners, and contractors to deliver high-quality data and reduce risk. Travel frequently to project sites as needed.