SUE Technician I (Utility Locator)

McKim & Creed, Inc.; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Competitive pay

Growth opportunities and training

Tuition reimbursement

Work that makes a difference

Professional development

Job summary

McKim & Creed is seeking a SUE Technician I to join our employee-owned team in South Carolina. You will operate ground-penetrating radar and other geophysical equipment, work outdoors in varied terrain, and support site safety and maintenance.

This entry-level position welcomes individuals who want to grow with a top engineering firm, offers ESOP participation and competitive pay, and provides opportunities to travel locally and develop technical skills.

Qualifications

• High School/GED or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to walk outdoors long periods through varied terrain.
• Able to lift 50 pounds and operate equipment as needed.
• Available to travel daily; occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Background checks and pre-employment drug screening are conditions of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate SUE field equipment safely including ground-penetrating radar, electromagnetic designation equipment, sewer camera, probe rod, jackhammer, chop saw, pneumatic tampers, vacuum excavation equipment, and other geophysical means.
• Exercise extreme caution near utilities and follow all job site safety parameters.
• Assist with maintenance of vehicles, equipment, and work sites.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-motivated

Problem-solving

Willing to learn

Team oriented

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Ground-penetrating radar

Electromagnetic designation equipment

Sewer camera

Probe rod

Jackhammer

Chop saw

Pneumatic tampers

Vacuum excavation equipment

Geophysical methods

Job description

McKim & Creed is a unique, employee-owned firm. First and foremost, we value people. This means we not only hire great talent, we’ve also created an environment where each individual can grow, flourish and apply innovative thinking. As a result, we’ve created a world-class team of professionals within a nimble organization. That’s what our clients want. That’s why we succeed. Our clients hire us because of our people.

McKim & Creed has a reputation for delivering state-of-the-art services with an eye toward sustainability and a focus on protecting and enhancing our environmental resources. Our engineers, landscape architects, planners, project managers, and field technicians are committed to the innovation, sustainability and resource efficiencies that lead to a cleaner, safer and more sustainable future.

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YOUR DAY-DAY WILL INCLUDE:

• Develop and utilize your learned skills by safe operation of SUE field equipment: ground penetrating radar, electromagnetic designating equipment, sewer camera, probe rod, jackhammer, chop saw, pneumatic tampers, vacuum excavation equipment, and other geophysical means.
• Exercise extreme caution near or around any utility facility and follow all job site safety parameters.
• Assist with maintenance of vehicles, equipment, and work sites.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• High School/GED or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to walk outdoors for long periods of time through all kinds of terrain, including urban, suburban, and rural locations, and working under adverse conditions (heat, cold, hills, swamps, wildlife & insects, high traffic areas).
• Able to lift 50 pounds, carry, and operate equipment as needed on the project.
• Available to travel daily; occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Work unsupervised when required.
• Experience is welcomed, willing to train.
• Background & motor vehicle checks, and pre-employment drug screening are conditions of employment.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• Specialized training from a vo-tech school or Rod person/Instrument person experience a plus.
• Current Commercial Driver’s License is a plus.
• Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Motivated to learn and develop your career path.
• Aligned to McKim & Creed’s Core Values.
• Sound functional/technical skills in the role.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Join a company that puts its employees first.
Ranked as one of theBest Firms to Work For , here are just some of the reasons to become part of the McKim & Creed team:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned
• Competitive pay paid holidays, bereavement and parental, medical, and military leave
• Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery
• Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training options
• Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more
• Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on our communities
• Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way

McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affidavit action Employer, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.

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