SUE Technician III

KCI; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Family-friendly benefits

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

KCI in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is seeking a Utility Locator with 2–4 years of experience in operating utility locating devices. Responsibilities include maintaining vacuum excavation trucks, identifying underground utilities, and performing field documentation. Candidates should possess a High School Diploma, be knowledgeable about traffic controls, and have leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a focus on employee development in a diverse team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–4 years of experience using pipe and cable locating devices.
• Experience with Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) is preferred.
• Understanding of traffic control and associated hazards.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a vacuum excavation truck safely and efficiently.
• Locate various underground utilities and create legible field sketches.
• Document daily activities and perform records research.

Skills

Ability to follow instructions

Leadership and mentoring skills

Basic knowledge of underground utilities

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)

CADD

Vacuum excavation truck

Job description

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge

Overview

At KCI, we’re building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employees have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us.

Company

KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee‑owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting‑edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise and shapes strategic planning. KCI is currently ranked #53 on Engineering News‑Record’s list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.

KCI Benefits Information

We offer a competitive compensation package, family‑friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Target candidate may be required to operate and maintain a vacuum excavation truck and related equipment safely and efficiently.
• Possess the ability to designate/locate a variety of underground utilities, create legible field sketches, perform simple mathematics, field measurements, document daily activities and perform records research.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience

• Experience similar to a utility locator or utility designator, with a minimum of 2–4 years using many types of pipe and cable locating devices.
• Experience with Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) is preferred.
• Understanding of basic traffic control and hazards associated with working in and around traffic; follow safety precautions.
• Experience with Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), surveying, CADD, and vacuum excavation truck is a plus.

Skills

• Ability to follow instructions, be trained and mentored, and maintain a positive can‑do attitude.
• Leadership and mentoring skills are required.
• Basic knowledge of underground utilities and ability to identify surface features associated with various utilities.
• Capacity to perform some equipment maintenance tasks.
• Mechanical aptitude is desired.

Degrees / Licenses

• High School Diploma is required.
• A valid current driver’s license and the ability to obtain a Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card for Commercial Motor Vehicle operation are required.
• Current Commercial Driver’s License is a plus.
• NULCA or other certification is a plus.

Education and/or Skills Required

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Highschool Diploma/GED.

Certificates, Licenses, and/or Registrations Required

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to maintain required certifications.

KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

Pre‑employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment.