SUE Field Technician II

About the role

Bolton & Menk has an exciting opportunity for a SUE Field Technician II to join our Emerging Markets & Services team. This position offers the opportunity to work with a growing Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) practice that supports transportation, municipal, water, energy, and land development projects throughout the United States.

Responsibilities

• Utility Designation: Designate and document existing underground utilities utilizing geophysical locating equipment and industry standards, including ASCE 38-22 Quality Levels.
• Survey & Data Collection: Assist with utility surveying, mapping, and utility data collection activities to support accurate project deliverables.
• Vacuum Excavation: Operate vacuum excavation equipment to safely expose and verify underground utility locations.
• Equipment Operation: Operate and maintain company vehicles, vacuum trucks, and specialized field equipment including utility locating devices, compressors, air lances, concrete saws, and hand tools.
• Traffic Control & Safety: Assist in implementing approved traffic control plans and follow all applicable safety requirements during field operations.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate project documentation, field notes, and records while protecting the confidentiality of company and client information.
• Travel: Travel frequently to project sites and other project-related locations as necessary to support project delivery.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in Surveying Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, Geomatics, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in utility locating, Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE), surveying, construction inspection, utility construction, or related field services.
• Experience operating geophysical utility locating equipment preferred.
• Experience with vacuum excavation equipment or utility exposure techniques preferred.
• Basic understanding of ASCE 38 standards and utility quality levels.
• Knowledge of underground utility systems including water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, electric, gas, and telecommunications infrastructure.
• Ability to read maps, utility records, construction plans, and field documentation.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work safely in outdoor environments and varying weather conditions.
• Valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel frequently to project sites and work extended periods away from home as project needs dictate.

Skills

• Geophysical utility locating equipment operation.
• Vacuum excavation techniques.
• Underground utility system knowledge.
• Communication and organizational skills.
• Safe working practices in outdoor environments.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation plan - overtime compensation available to most employees.
• Discretionary bonuses available to most employees.
• ESOP - Employee ownership (ESOP); 100% company-paid contributions.
• 401(k) Match Program.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO).
• Six paid company holidays.
• Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Short term and Long-term disability.
• Dependent care reimbursement.
• Employee assistance program.
• Health insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• Life insurance.
• Vision insurance.

Pay

$45,000 - $75,000 depending on years of experience and credentials.

Schedule

Flexibility to accommodate project needs.

Benefits

• Pre-approval from the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bolton & Menk, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer including disability and vets.