SUE Technician: Field Utility Locator & Excavation

Colliers Engineering & Design; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) matching

Bonuses for referrals

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a SUE Technician based in our Charlotte, NC office to assist in subsurface utility engineering and related fieldwork.

The role involves reading utility records and plans, designation of utilities using EM and geophysical tools, operating a vacuum excavation truck, and supporting traffic control and safety on site. Candidates should be able to work outdoors, travel occasionally, and lift up to 80 lbs.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience with electromagnetic and geophysical designating technologies.
• Ability to quickly grasp new technologies.
• Strong reading comprehension and communication skills.
• Outdoor work in varied weather conditions.
• Willingness to travel occasionally and work overtime.
• Ability to walk long distances daily.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.
• Commitment to safety of yourself and others.
• Proficient reading/writing English for job communications.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret utility records, as-built and survey drawings and highway design plans.
• Designate existing utilities using electromagnetic and geophysical technologies.
• Operate a vacuum excavation truck and perform test holes.
• Apply appropriate maintenance of traffic.
• Collaborate with a team on a variety of projects.

Skills

Electromagnetic designating

Geophysical designating

Reading comprehension

Tools

Electromagnetic locators

Ground Penetrating Radar

GPS

Vacuum excavation

Job description

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a SUE Technician based in our Charlotte, NC office to assist in subsurface utility engineering and related fieldwork.

The role involves reading utility records and plans, designation of utilities using EM and geophysical tools, operating a vacuum excavation truck, and supporting traffic control and safety on site. Candidates should be able to work outdoors, travel occasionally, and lift up to 80 lbs.