Utility Locator III (SUE Field Technician)

McKim & Creed, Inc.; Stafford (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Training programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

McKim & Creed, Inc. is seeking a Utility Locator III to oversee a SUE field crew and ensure precise data collection and timely delivery to the office. You will manage safety, schedules, and budgets while solving field challenges.

The role requires strong experience with SUE equipment, total stations, GPS, and vacuum excavation, plus a willingness to travel and work outdoors year-round. ESOP participation is offered.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of progressive experience in Utility Locating and SUE field operations.
• Proficiency with SUE locating equipment, total stations, GPS, and vacuum excavation gear.
• Some proficiency with ground penetrating radar is desired.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and background check

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a Utility Location/SUE field crew.
• Drive quality, safety, schedule and budget adherence for client service.
• Operate field equipment (GPR, designation tools, cameras, probes, tampers) per safety standards.
• Organize field work, collect data, and deliver results to the office with accurate records.
• Travel overnight as required and work outdoors in varied terrain and weather.

Skills

SUE locating equipment

Total stations

GPS

Ground penetrating radar

Vacuum excavation equipment

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Detail orientation

Independent when required

Tools

Ground penetrating radar

Vacuum excavation equipment

Total stations

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. Accurate and efficient data collection, location of features, and timely delivery of data to the office while maintaining accurate records of work and expenses is essential. Problem solving, helpfulness, analytical thinking, detail orientation, and an appreciation for structure are beneficial traits for this position.

DURING YOUR WORK DAY, YOU WILL:

• Manage a Utility Location and Subsurface Utility Engineering "SUE" field crew.
• Lead with major objectives: quality, safety, schedules, 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 while adhering to safety protocols, industry standards, and guidelines.
• Organize field work and direct crew members while accurately collecting field data, locating features, delivering data to the office, and maintaining accurate records of work and expenses.
• Travel overnight as required.
• Walk around a lot outside year‑round, navigating all kinds of terrain and extreme heat and cold.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• 5 to 10 years of progressive experience in Utility Locating along with Subsurface Utility Engineering "SUE" field operations, proficiency with SUE locating equipment, total stations, GPS, and vacuum excavation equipment.
• Some proficiency with ground penetrating radar is desired.
• Proficient technical skills with behavioral traits of process orientation, steadiness, helpfulness, honesty, trustworthiness, adaptability, analytical thinking, problem solving, independence when required, methodical, consistency, attention to detail, and precision.
• Valid driver’s license, 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 a career path.
• Alignment with McKim & Creed's Core Values.
• Sound functional and technical skills in the role.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): All employees are owners and benefit from profits earned.
• Competitive pay plus paid holidays, bereavement, parental, medical, and military leave.
• Multiple office locations to work from.
• Growth opportunities and training: mentoring and training programs.
• Professional development: tuition reimbursement, professional development programs, online courses, and more.
• Work that makes a difference: see the direct impact of your work on the communities we serve.
• Collaborative, supportive team: people to help you solve problems, cheer successes, and encourage you.

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 Affidavit Action Employer, a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. The company maintains a drug‑free workplace.

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