SUE Technician III

KCI Technologies, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Raleigh, North Carolina, seeks a SUE Technician III to operate a vacuum excavation truck and locate underground utilities. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and 2-4 years of utility locating experience. Skills in leadership, understanding of various underground utilities, and a valid driver's license are essential. The position emphasizes diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from underrepresented groups.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 - 4 years of utility locating or designating experience.
• Pre-employment drug screening and background checks may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a vacuum excavation truck and related equipment safely.
• Designate and locate underground utilities and create legible field sketches.

Skills

Ability to follow instructions

Leadership and mentoring skills

Mechanical aptitude

Understanding of underground utilities

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)

CADD

Vacuum excavation truck

Job description

Job Title: SUE Technician III

Location: US-NC-Raleigh

Duties

• 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. Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience

• This position is similar to a utility locator or utility designator and requires minimum of 2 - 4 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.

Skills

• Ability to follow instructions, possess the ability to be trained, mentored and have a positive can-do attitude are necessities.
• Must possess leadership and mentoring skills.
• Have a basic knowledge of various underground utilities and able to identify surface features associated with various utilities.
• Ability to perform some equipment maintenance tasks a plus.
• Mechanical aptitude is desired.

Degrees / Licenses

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

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 - 4 years of experience.
• Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.

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.