SUE Technician V

Davita Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading engineering firm seeking a SUE Technician V in Raleigh. This role involves utility locating, supervising teams, and ensuring safety standards. Ideal candidates have significant experience in the field, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to quality service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 - 9 years of experience in utility locating or designating.
• Comprehend utility plans and perform accurate utility designations.
• Hold a valid driver's license and obtain DOT Medical card.

Responsibilities

• Designate and locate underground utilities and supervise field crews.
• Conduct monthly safety meetings and identify safety hazards.
• Coordinate survey activities and maintain inventory of supplies.

Skills

Leadership

Time Management

Mechanical Aptitude

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

SUE Technician V

Job Locations

US-NC-Raleigh

ID

2025-6709

Category

Utilities

Type

Full-Time Regular - 40 hours

Posted Date

3 hours ago(6/6/2025 12:23 PM)

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 employee's 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.

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.

We understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team!

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.

Duties, Responsibilities & Other

Designate/locate a variety of underground utilities, create legible field sketches, perform records research, operate and maintain vacuum excavation equipment, and supervise multiple 2 and 3 man crews. Hold monthly safety meetings and identify potential safety hazards and create a corrective action plan when safety hazards are recognized. Provide training, quality control and quality assurance of field activities. Responsible to coordinate survey activities performed in field. Able to order supplies to maintain a good inventory of supplies. Perform other duties as assigned. Target candidate may be required to operate and maintain a vacuum excavation truck and related equipment safely and efficiently.

This position is similar to a utility locator or utility designator and requires a minimum of 5-9 plus years of utility locating or utility designating experience using many types of pipe and cable locating devices including Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) is necessary. Comprehends and can interprets utility and highway design plans, atlases and record drawings. Select and implement proper maintenance of traffic signage and follow safety precautions. Experience in Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) in accordance to the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is necessary. Surveying, CADD and vacuum excavation truck experience a plus.

Ability to follow instructions, training and mentoring staff with a positive can-do attitude are necessary. Must possess leadership, mentoring and effective time management skills. Ability to accurately designate and locate various subsurface utilities in varied site conditions. Ability to perform some equipment maintenance functions a plus. Mechanical aptitude is desired.

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 required.
• Minimum of 5 - 9 years of experience.
• Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.

Performance Expectations

• Participate in cross - training as requested to build a stronger team
• Communicate your work flow needs to your team and to your supervisor
• Comply with all KCI policies and procedures
• Accurately records and reports daily forms per project requirements
• Communicates effectively with client, contractor, staff, and supervisor
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Proactively resolves problems at the lowest level
• Adheres to project scope, schedule, and budget
• Reviews all work for completeness and accuracy prior to submitting
• Submits accurate time sheets, mileage and expense reports on time each week
• Reviews jobsite safety daily and takes immediate action to document and resolve issues
• Understands OSHA Safety Standards and KCI corporate policies and follows them at all times
• Accurately record and report your work each day on the forms provided
• Inspect and correct your own work before turning it in
• Perform all task assignments using required industry standards
• Review all work assigned to you before beginning your work
• Understand all applicable industry standards for your assigned tasks
• Work with your team to maximize your production and accuracy to help us achieve our goal
• Has the specific knowledge to perform all duties
• Maintains all required certifications and participates in training courses as required
• Understands all applicable industry standards for project and performs all tasks per standards and client requirements

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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.