Utility Locator II (SUE Technician)

McKim & Creed, Inc.; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Competitive pay

Multiple offices

Career growth

Community impact

Collaborative team

Job summary

McKim & Creed, Inc. is seeking a Utility Locator/SUE Technician to join our Florida team. The role requires 3–5 years of field experience locating underground utilities and coordinating a field crew. You will interpret maps, use SUE equipment, and maintain records for accurate data.

Daily tasks include operating GPR and EM locator gear, vacuum excavation, and ensuring safety and quality on site. Expect travel, lifting up to 50 lbs, and adherence to all safety protocols.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of proven experience as a utility locator or SUE technician.
• Ability to interpret maps and records.
• Walk outdoors through varied terrains and weather conditions.
• Valid driver's license; occasional travel may be required.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and operate equipment as needed.
• Background checks and pre-employment drug screening are required.

Responsibilities

• Locate underground utility lines using maps and records.
• Operate SUE field equipment and geophysical tools.
• Maintain accurate location records and updates.
• Inspect and assess potential hazards or issues on sites.
• Assist with maintenance of vehicles, equipment, and sites.
• Follow company policies and procedures; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Map interpretation

Underground utility systems knowledge

Communication skills

Field equipment operation

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Total stations

GPS

SUE locating equipment

Ground-penetrating radar

Electromagnetic locators

Vacuum excavation equipment

Job description

FL Orlando/Lake Mary
55 Skyline Dr
Suite 2600
Lake Mary, FL 32746, USA

FL Orlando/Lake Mary
55 Skyline Dr
Suite 2600
Lake Mary, FL 32746, USA

OVERVIEW: Requiring 3-5 years of experience as a Utility Locator or a SUE (Subsurface Utility Engineering), a Utility Locator II assists in the coordination of a field crew ensuring quality of work and safety. Must be able to interpret maps; knowledge of underground utility systems is a must. Requires a lot of walking outside year-round through all kinds of terrain and in extreme heat and cold.

DURING YOUR WORK DAY, YOU WILL:

• Utilize maps, records, and other resources to accurately locate underground utility lines.
• Utilize Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) field equipment: ground penetrating radar, electromagnetic designating equipment, sewer camera, probe rod, jackhammer, pneumatic tampers, vacuum excavation equipment, and other geophysical means using all safety protocols, industry standards and guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records of utility locations and updates.
• Conduct regular inspections and assessments to identify potential hazards or issues.
• Assist with maintenance of vehicles, equipment, and work sites.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• High School/GED or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of proven experience as a utility locator or SUE Technician showing proficiency with total stations and GPS, SUE locating equipment and vacuum excavation equipment
• Proven experience as a utility locator or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of underground utility systems and the ability to interpret maps and records.
• Familiarity with utility locating equipment, such as electromagnetic locators and ground-penetrating radar.
• Walking outdoors for long periods of time through all kinds of terrain, including urban, suburban, and rural locations, and working under adverse conditions (heat, cold, hills, swamps, wildlife & insects, high traffic areas).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Occasional overnight travel will be required.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, carry, and operate equipment as needed on the project.
• Ability to travel daily.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work in fast-paced environments.
• Can work unsupervised when required.
• Current Commercial Driver’s License is a plus.
• Background & motor vehicle checks, and pre-employment drug screening are conditions of employment.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with 811 ticket managing.
• Motivated to learn and develop your career path.
• Aligned to McKim & Creed’s core values and culture.
• Sound functional/technical skills in the role.

WHAT WE OFFER: Ranked as one of the Best Firms to Work For, you will be joining a company that puts its employees first. Here are a few compelling reasons to join the McKim & Creed team:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): ALL employees are owners & benefit from profits earned
• Competitive pay: PLUS paid holidays, bereavement, parental, medical, and military leave
• Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery
• Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training programs
• Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on communities we serve, which is most likely a community you live in.
• Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team.

McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affi…

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