SUE Technician III

About the Company

KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting, and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. Recognized as an industry leader, KCI employs cutting-edge technologies, management practices, and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning. KCI is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.

About the Role

Join us as we rise to the challenge at KCI, where we build an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We invest deeply in supporting and developing our team, rewarding integrity and commitment. When we do well, you do well. Our employees enjoy the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated, motivating us to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us.

We offer a competitive compensation package, family-friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring, and resources you need to advance in your career.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a vacuum excavation truck and related equipment safely and efficiently.
• Designate/locate a variety of underground utilities, create legible field sketches, perform simple mathematics, take field measurements, document daily activities, and conduct records research.
• Understand basic traffic control and the hazards associated with working in and around traffic; follow safety precautions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2–4 years of utility locating or designating experience using various pipe and cable locating devices.
• Experience with Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) is preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Valid current driver’s license and ability to obtain a Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical card for Commercial Motor Vehicle operation.
• Pre-employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment.

Skills

• Ability to follow instructions, be trained, and maintain a positive can-do attitude.
• Leadership and mentoring skills.
• Basic knowledge of various underground utilities and ability to identify surface features associated with them.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform some equipment maintenance tasks (a plus).
• Experience with Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), Surveying, CADD, and vacuum excavation truck (a plus).
• Current Commercial Driver’s License (a plus).
• NULCA or other certification (a plus).