Utility Locator

Synerfac Technical Staffing; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Synerfac Technical Staffing seeks Subsurface Utility Engineering Technicians to support our growing team in Charlotte, NC. You will assist in locating, mapping, and documenting underground utilities for civil projects, working outdoors and traveling to sites.

Responsibilities include field investigations, data entry into GIS, and maintaining safety standards while operating GPR, RF locators and vacuum excavation gear. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of utility digging/locating experience.
• GPR equipment, RF locators, and vacuum excavation experience a plus.
• Ability to work outdoors for long periods and travel to project sites.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field investigations to locate and map utilities using GPR and other techniques.
• Prepare accurate documentation and reports of subsurface utility conditions.
• Assist in maintaining and updating utility databases and GIS mapping systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations during field operations.
• Assist with field investigations using electromagnetic and geophysical equipment to detect and map subsurface utilities.

Skills

Field investigations

Mapping

Documentation

Safety compliance

Tools

GPR equipment

RF locators

Vacuum excavation equipment

Job description

We are seeking both entry-level and experienced Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Technicians to support our growing team. The ideal candidates will assist in the identification, mapping, and documentation of underground utilities for various civil engineering projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct field investigations to locate and map existing underground utilities using various techniques (e.g., ground-penetrating radar, vacuum excavation)
• Prepare accurate documentation and reports of subsurface utility conditions
• Assist in maintaining and updating utility databases and GIS mapping systems
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations during field operations
• Assist with field investigations by using electromagnetic and geophysical equipment to detect and map subsurface utilities

Job Requirements

• 1+ year(s) of utility digging/locating experience
• Knowledge and experience with utility systems, GPR equipment, radio frequency locators, and vacuum excavation equipment is a plus
• Ability to work outdoors for long periods of time and travel overnight to project sites
• Valid drivers license required