SUE Utility Location Lead - Field Operations

The GEL Group, Inc.; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

The GEL Group, Inc. in Garner, NC seeks an experienced Utility Location Crew Chief to lead field operations in utility designation, mapping, and vacuum excavation. You will work with SUE teams to deliver accurate utility data while prioritizing safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

The role requires 5+ years in utility locating and 3+ years in SUE, with strong leadership and communication skills. Proficiency with RD/Metrotech equipment, GPR, vacuum excavation, and reading plans is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of utility locating experience.
• Minimum 3 years of Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) experience.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and customer-service skills.
• Practical knowledge of SUE process and Quality Levels D through A.
• Experience with Radiodetection RD, Metrotech Vivax, or similar locating equipment.
• Experience with Ground Penetrating Radar systems and vacuum excavation equipment.
• Able to read utility records, plans, and construction drawings.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean MVR.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct daily SUE field operations and coordinate utility designation and mapping activities.
• Operate electromagnetic locating equipment and GPR systems.
• Perform Quality Level D through A investigations using SUE principles and equipment.
• Perform and oversee utility investigations using vacuum excavation equipment.
• Read and interpret utility records, plans, and drawings.
• Train and mentor SUE technicians and field personnel.
• Ensure safety and quality standards are followed.
• Maintain field equipment, vehicles, reports, and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Radiodetection RD

Metrotech Vivax

Ground Penetrating Radar

Vacuum excavation equipment

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

The GEL Group, Inc. in Garner, NC seeks an experienced Utility Location Crew Chief to lead field operations in utility designation, mapping, and vacuum excavation. You will work with SUE teams to deliver accurate utility data while prioritizing safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

The role requires 5+ years in utility locating and 3+ years in SUE, with strong leadership and communication skills. Proficiency with RD/Metrotech equipment, GPR, vacuum excavation, and reading plans is essential.