Utility Locator III

McKim & Creed, Inc.; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Competitive pay

Multiple offices

Growth opportunities

Meaningful work

Team collaboration

Job summary

McKim & Creed, Inc. in Sarasota, FL, is seeking a Utility Locator III to lead a SUE field crew, collect data, and deliver accurate results to the office.

You will work with GPR, EMP designation tools, sewer cameras, probe rods, jackhammers, and vacuum excavation equipment, while upholding safety and regulatory standards. Overnight travel may be required.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years of utility locating experience and a detail-oriented, problem-solving mindset.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years' progressive experience in utility locating and SUE field operations.
• Proficiency with SUE locating equipment, total stations, and GPS.
• Some proficiency with ground penetrating radar is desired.
• Valid driver's license, clean MVR, criminal background check and negative drug test.

Responsibilities

• Manage a Utility Location and SUE field crew.
• Lead with quality, safety, schedules, budgets, and client service.
• Utilize SUE field equipment to collect data, locate features, and deliver data to the office.
• Organize field work and direct crew members while maintaining accurate records of work and expenses.
• Some overnight travel will be required.
• Walk around a lot outside year-round through all kinds of terrain and in extreme heat and cold.

Skills

SUE locating equipment

Total stations

GPS

Ground penetrating radar

Analytical

Detail oriented

Problem solver

Independent worker

Safety minded

Tools

Vacuum excavation equipment

SUE field equipment

GPS equipment

Job description

OVERVIEW

A Utility Locator III is responsible for the operation and management of a Utility Location and Subsurface Utility Engineering “SUE” field crew. Must accurately and efficiently collect field data, locate features, and deliver data to the office, while maintaining accurate records of work and expenses. Problem solver, helpful, analytical, detail oriented, likes structure are beneficial traits for the position.

DURING YOUR WORK DAY, YOU WILL:

• Manage a Utility Location and Subsurface Utility Engineering “SUE” field crew.
• Lead with these major objectives in mind: quality (accuracy, thoroughness, clarity, meets regulatory requirements, public relations) of work, safety, meet schedules, within budgets, and responsive service to clients.
• Utilize Subsurface Utility Engineering field equipment such as: 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.
• Organize field work and direct crew members, while accurately and efficiently collecting field data, locating features, and deliver data to the office, while maintaining accurate records of work and expenses.
• Some overnight travel will be required.
• Walk around a lot outside year-round through all kinds of terrain and in extreme heat and cold.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• 5 to 10 year's progressive experience in Utility Locating along with Subsurface Utility Engineering “SUE” field operations, proficiency with SUE locating equipment, proficiency with total stations and GPS, SUE locating equipment and vacuum excavation equipment.
• Some proficiency with ground penetrating radar is desired.
• Individual will have proficient technical skills; behavioral traits of process oriented, steady, helpful, honest, trustworthy, adaptable, analytical, problem solver, likes work alone when required, methodical, consistent, detail oriented, precise, hates mistakes, likes structure.
• Must have a valid driver's license, an acceptable motor vehicle record, cleared criminal background check and negative drug test result.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Motivated to learn and develop your career path.
• Aligned to McKim & Creed’s Core Values.
• 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. If you want to work at a company that will help improve the future of the communities where we live, work and play, McKim & Creed is where you want to be.

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