SUE Technician I (Utility Locator)

MCKIM & CREED; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Competitive pay & benefits

Multiple office locations to work from

Growth opportunities & training

Professional development programs

Work that makes a difference in the社区

Collaborative, supportive team

Job summary

McKim & Creed seeks an entry-level SUE Technician to work under the SUE Analyst on projects locating underground utilities and marking them with paint and flags for accurate field sketches.

You will operate GPR and other field equipment, travel as needed, and support maintenance of vehicles and sites, while adhering to safety and company policies to contribute to timely project completion.

Qualifications

• High School/GED or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to walk outdoors for long periods through various terrains and adverse conditions.
• Able to lift 50 pounds and operate equipment as needed.
• Available to travel daily; occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Work unsupervised when required.
• Background & motor vehicle checks and pre-employment drug screening are conditions of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate SUE field equipment safely: ground penetrating radar, electromagnetic designation equipment, sewer camera, probe rod, jackhammer, chop saw, pneumatic tampers, vacuum excavation equipment.
• Exercise extreme caution near or around utilities and follow all 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

Problem-solving

Self-motivation

Learning mindset

Core values alignment

Technical skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Ground penetrating radar

Electromagnetic designation equipment

SUE field equipment

Job description

OVERVIEW

SUE Technician is an entry level position working under direction of the SUE Analyst on projects related to locating underground utilities and designating them with paint and flags to produce accurate field sketches of results for use by client.

DURING YOUR WORK DAY, YOU WILL:

• 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’LL 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.
• 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.
• Experience is welcomed, but willing to train.
• 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 the Best 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 Affliative 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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