SUE Technician III

KCI; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and consulting firm based in Pittsburgh is seeking a skilled Utility Locator. This position requires operating a vacuum excavation truck, experiencing in utility designation, and at least 2 years of relevant work experience. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and a valid driver’s license. Benefits include working in a diverse and inclusive environment that encourages personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a vacuum excavation truck safely.
• Designate/locate underground utilities and create legible field sketches.
• Understand basic traffic control and hazards associated with traffic.

Skills

Utility locating skills

Excellent documentation skills

Basic mathematics

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)

Education

Highschool Diploma/GED

Tools

Pipe and cable locating devices

Vacuum excavation truck

CADD

Surveying tools

Job description

Overview

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge. At KCI, we’re building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our 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.

The 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.

Benefits Information

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. KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Duties, Responsibilities & Other

Essential 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, simple mathematics, field measurements, document daily activities, and perform records research.
• This position is similar to a utility locator or utility designator and requires minimum of 2 years of utility locating or designating using many types of pipe and cable locating devices
• Experience with Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) is preferred
• Understanding basic traffic control and the hazards associated with working in and around traffic and follow safety precautions
• Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), Surveying, CADD, and vacuum excavation truck experience a plus.
• Essential Duties and Responsibilities are the basic job functions that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

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.
• Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.