Utility Locator III (SUE Field Technician)

McKim & Creed, Inc.; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP for all employees

Competitive pay and paid time off

Multiple office locations

Growth opportunities & training

Tuition reimbursement & professional发展

Job summary

McKim & Creed, Inc. seeks a Utility Locator III to lead a field crew in utility location and SUE activities. You will gather field data, designate features, and deliver accurate data to the office with strong records of work and expenses.

The role requires expertise with SUE equipment, GPS, and ground-penetrating radar, with some overnight travel and substantial outdoor work in varied terrain and weather.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of progressive experience in Utility Locating with SUE field operations.
• Proficiency with SUE locating equipment, total stations and GPS.
• Proficient technical skills; process-oriented, analytical, detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Manage a Utility Location and SUE field crew.
• Prioritize quality, safety, schedules and budgets while serving clients.

Skills

Utility locating

SUE equipment

Total stations

GPS

Vacuum excavation

Driver's license

Problem solving

Tools

Ground penetrating radar

Electromagnetic designating equipment

Sewer camera

Probe rod

Jackhammer

Pneumatic tampers

Vacuum excavation 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

• 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
• Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, professional development programs, online courses & more
• 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.

McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affir...

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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