SUE Technician III

Key Responsibilities

• Lead field investigations and oversee daily SUE crew operations.
• Utilize RF locating and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) equipment to designate underground utilities.
• Perform vacuum excavation test holes to safely expose buried utilities.
• Conduct tailgate safety meetings and prepare site-specific Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
• Set up and implement Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) signage and traffic control measures.
• Operate land surveying equipment to accurately document utility locations.
• Read and interpret construction plans, blueprints, and utility records.
• Maintain trucks, tools, and equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and organized field operations.
• Train and mentor junior SUE technicians on proper locating, test hole, and safety procedures.
• Communicate field findings, project updates, and technical issues with project managers and team members.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with ASCE 38-22 standards and company quality expectations.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) experience.
• Proficiency in RF locating and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) equipment.
• Experience operating vacuum excavation equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, blueprints, and utility records.
• Strong mathematical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid Florida driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• RF and GPR locating certification preferred.
• Land surveying experience preferred.