SUE Technician

Precision Measurements, Inc.; Ellicott City (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A utility measurements company in Ellicott City, Maryland, is seeking a SUE Technician to read utility maps and operate detection equipment. The role requires at least 3 years of experience in utility designation and a valid driver's license. Responsibilities include maintaining safety standards, coordinating with the SUE manager, and providing accurate documentation of utilities. Candidates must be capable of physical labor and willing to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in designating all types of utilities.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.
• Experience in the use of GPR is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Read construction plans and utility records.
• Operate electromagnetic detection equipment.
• Provide clean sketches of marked utilities.
• Follow health and safety standards.

Skills

Basic math competency

Knowledge of survey computer programs

Relevant jobsite safety regulations

Effective communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

GPR

Job description

Position

Position: SUE Technician

Summary

The SUE Technician must be able to read and interpret utility maps to identify the type and size of underground utilities, operate electromagnetic detection equipment to locate and mark subsurface utilities within prescribed accuracy limits and perform accurate documentation related to all work completed.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Read construction plans and utility records.
• Provide a neat, clean sketch of utilities marked.
• Understand and follow company mandated health and safety standards.
• Work well in a team environment.
• Coordinate daily with SUE manager.
• Help maintain field supply inventory and report inventory status to supervisor continuously to prevent stock shortages.
• Keep vehicle clean, free from trash, and fueled.

Knowledge & Skills

• Basic math competency.
• Knowledge or ability to learn survey computer programs and survey computations applicable to the work.
• Relevant jobsite and traffic control safety rules and regulations.
• Use of basic calculator and the ability to make accurate arithmetic computations and record results legibly.
• Ability to follow directions and work in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in designating all types of utilities.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record; MVR reports required.
• Experience in the use of GPR is a plus.

Travel Requirements

The individual must be willing and able to travel throughout Virginia and surrounding states and work overtime as needed; may require unexpected travel and weekend stays.

Other Requirements

• Licenses and certificates: Valid driver's license required at the time of application or prior to completion of initial/promotional probation.
• Military Base Passes (TWIC, Rapid Gate, etc.): Requires access to federally owned bases and background screening; background screening criteria can be found at https://www.rapidgate.com/faqs/whatfailcriteriabackgroundscreeningconductedunderrapidgateprogram.
• Physical/Sensory requirements: Positions frequently stand, walk, use hands to finger, reach with hands and arms, handle or feel, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; occasionally sit; talk, hear, taste, and smell; work outdoors in extremes of heat, cold and inclement weather; exposure to dust, dirt, wind, construction activities and materials; traverse rough terrain on foot; may encounter harmful/poisonous wildlife and plant materials.
• All positions lift 25 pounds frequently and regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
• Age requirements as established by law.
• Steel toe boots (employee purchase & maintained). Equipment carried.

Employment Status

• Nonexempt, hourly position.
• Reports to SUE Manager.