SUE Technician II

Jbpro 1; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Career Advancement

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with match

PTO and holidays

Parental Leave

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

JBPro in Tampa, FL is seeking a SUE Technician II to independently perform utility records research, surface-feature investigation, geophysical designation, and test-hole support. You’ll collect field data, maintain accurate documentation, and coordinate with clients and staff to ensure safe, efficient field operations.

The role requires 3–5 years of SUE or related experience, knowledge of utility systems, and proficiency with electromagnetic locating tools.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of SUE or related field experience.
• Working knowledge of underground utility systems and color codes.
• Ability to prepare complete, legible field notes, sketches, photographs, measurements, and electronic records.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Review utility records, as-built drawings, surveys, and plans before fieldwork to identify gaps.
• Locate and designate utilities using EM locators, GPR, sondes, and other geophysical methods.
• Support or perform vacuum excavation and test holes.
• Mark utilities according to color codes and project requirements.
• Collect positions, depths, photographs, sketches, and field attributes for deliverables.
• Set up and maintain safe work zones and traffic control per plans.
• Inspect vehicles and locating equipment daily and maintain safety standards.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, owners, utility reps, and staff; report hazards and scope changes.
• Mentor newer technicians in equipment use, field documentation, and locating practices.

Skills

SUE

Utility locating

Surveying

Geospatial data

Electromagnetic locating

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EM locators

GPR

Vacuum excavation

Test-hole collection

Job description

Founded in 1995, JBPro is one of the leading site development design and consulting firms in North Florida. Approaching our fourth decade of service, we remain dedicated to our passion for client advocacy and community development. We prioritize quality work and client advocacy, ensuring we make a positive impact on the communities we serve.

At JBPro, we believe that our greatest strength lies in our people. We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and motivated to excel. Our team members are more than just colleagues; they are family.

Join the JBPro family, where your efforts are valued, your development is supported, and your work truly makes a difference.

Position Overview:

The SUE Technician II at JBPro will independently performs utility records research, surface-feature investigation, geophysical designating, and test-hole support to collect reliable subsurface utility information. This role works with limited day-to-day supervision, produces complete field documentation, and may coordinate a small crew or work zone while escalating unusual conditions to senior staff.

What You’ll Do:

• Reviewutility records, as-builts, survey data, and engineering plans before fieldwork;identifygaps and request clarification.
• Locate anddesignateutilities using electromagnetic locators, GPR, sondes, sewer cameras, probe rods, and otherappropriate geophysicalmethods.
• Support or performvacuum excavation and test holes.
• Mark utilitiesin accordance withapplicable color codes and project requirements.
• Collect positions, depths, photographs, sketches, and field attributes for deliverables.
• Set up and maintain safe work zones and maintenance of traffic under approved plans and procedures.
• Perform daily inspections and routine maintenance of vehicles, trailers, vacuum equipment,locatinginstruments, hand tools, and safety equipment.
• Coordinate courteously with clients, contractors, property owners, utility representatives, and survey/project staff; promptly communicate hazards, access issues, conflicts, andscopechanges.
• Assistnewer technicians with safe equipment use, field documentation, and basic locating practices.

Requirements

• Three to five years ofSUE, private utility locating, utility construction, surveying, or closely related field experience.
• High school diploma or GED
• Working knowledge of underground utility systems, utility records, engineering plans, and standard utility color codes.
• Hands-onskillwith electromagnetic locating equipment.
• Ability to prepare complete, legible field notes, sketches, photographs, measurements, and electronic records.
• Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work independently on routine and moderately complex assignments and exercise sound judgment when records and field evidence conflict.

• Familiarity with ASCE 38 quality levels and the distinction betweenrecordsresearch, surface-feature survey, geophysical designation, and physical exposure.

Preferred:

• Experience with GPR and vacuum excavation is strongly preferred based onlevelof experience.

• Direct SUE or multi-utility private locating experience is preferred.

• Technical, surveying, engineering technology, construction, or geospatial coursework is a plus.

• OSHA 10, Maintenance of Traffic/Temporary Traffic Control, First Aid/CPR, confined-space, competent-person, or vacuum-excavation training is preferred; ability to obtain assigned certifications after hire isrequired.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay!
• Opportunity for Career Advancement
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K with a 3% match, plus profit sharing
• PTO up to 4 weeks depending on years of experience
• 9 Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Referral Program