SUE Technician II

Position Overview

The SUE Technician II at JBPro will independently perform utility records research, surface-feature investigation, geophysical designating, and test-hole support to collect reliable subsurface utility information. This role works with limited day-to-day supervision, produces complete field documentation, and may coordinate a small crew or work zone while escalating unusual conditions to senior staff.

What You'll Do

• Review utility records, as-builts, survey data, and engineering plans before fieldwork; identify gaps and request clarification.
• Locate and designate utilities using electromagnetic locators, GPR, sondes, sewer cameras, probe rods, and other appropriate geophysical methods.
• Support or perform vacuum excavation and test holes.
• Mark utilities in accordance with applicable color codes and project requirements.
• Collect positions, depths, photographs, sketches, and field attributes for deliverables.
• Set up and maintain safe work zones and perform routine maintenance of vehicles, trailers, vacuum equipment, locating instruments, hand tools, and safety equipment.
• Coordinate courteously with clients, contractors, property owners, utility representatives, and survey/project staff; promptly communicate hazards, access issues, conflicts, and scope changes.
• Assist newer technicians with safe equipment use, field documentation, and basic locating practices.

Requirements

• Three to five years of SUE, private utility locating, utility construction, surveying, or closely related field experience.
• A high school diploma or GED.
• Working knowledge of underground utility systems, utility records, engineering plans, and standard utility color codes.
• Hands-on skill with electromagnetic locating equipment.
• Ability to prepare complete, legible field notes, sketches, photographs, measurements, and electronic records.
• A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work independently on routine and moderately complex assignments and exercise sound judgment when records and field evidence conflict.
• Familiarity with ASCE 38 quality levels and the distinction between records research, surface-feature survey, geophysical designation, and physical exposure.
• Experience with GPR and vacuum excavation is strongly preferred based on level of experience.
• Direct SUE or multi-utility private locating experience is preferred.
• Technical, surveying, engineering technology, construction, or geospatial coursework is a plus.
• OSHA 10, Maintenance of Traffic/Temporary Traffic Control, First Aid/CPR, confined-space, competent-person, or vacuum-excavation training is preferred; ability to obtain assigned certifications after hire is required.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay!
• Opportunity for Career Advancement
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K with a 3% match, plus profit sharing
• PTO up to 4 weeks depending on years of experience
• 9 Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Referral Program