SUE Technician III; Utility Locator

At McKim & Creed, we are an employee‑owned firm with more than 950 employees in offices throughout the U.S. including NC, SC, FL, VA, GA, TX, LA, PA, OH and DE with a culture centered around “People Helping People” grounded by our core values (1) respect for people, (2) customer satisfaction, (3) continuous improvement, (4) safety and (5) ownership, which drives our mission to deliver exceptional engineering and geomatics solutions.

We are a leading top 150 ENR‑ranked firm seeking highly motivated employees inspired to elevate and grow your career to the next level.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a SUE Technician III. If you want to work at a company that will help improve the future of the communities where we live, work and play, we’re glad you found McKim & Creed. Read on...

• Responsible for the operation and managing of a Utility Location and Subsurface Utility Engineering "SUE" field crew.
• Major objectives are the quality (accuracy, thoroughness, clarity, meets regulatory requirements, public relations) of work, safety, meeting schedules, within budgets, and responsive service to clients.
• 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 may be required.
• Requires a lot of walking outside year-round through all kinds of terrain and in extreme heat and cold.

• 3 to 5 year's progressive experience in Utility Locating along with Subsurface Utility Engineering "SUE" field operations, proficiency with SUE locating 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.

• 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.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP):
  All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned.
• Competitive pay + paid holidays, bereavement, and 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 options.
• Professional development:
  Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more.
• Work that makes a difference:
  See the direct impact your work has on our communities.
• Collaborative, supportive team:
  People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way.

McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer, 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 and maintains a drug free workplace.

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