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Job Title: SUE Technician II
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled SUE Technician II to join our team. The ideal candidate will be proficient with survey equipment, assist in the operation of a SUE field crew, and have experience with a variety of utilities. The candidate should be capable of working independently and leading a small crew when necessary. The role requires working outdoors in diverse terrain and adverse conditions, demonstrating strong technical skills and problem-solving abilities.
Responsibilities
- Operate survey equipment including total stations, GPS, and SUE locating equipment.
- Assist the SUE Analyst in managing a SUE field crew.
- Complete tasks involving various utilities such as gas lines, cable lines, septic tank pipes, underground storage tanks, storm drains, and telecommunication lines.
- Work independently on project sites and lead a crew when required.
- Navigate and work in diverse terrains and adverse conditions, including urban, suburban, and rural locations.
- Utilize and operate SUE field equipment safely, including ground-penetrating radar, electromagnetic designating equipment, sewer camera, probe rod, jackhammer, chop saw, pneumatic tampers, and vacuum excavation equipment.
Essential Skills
- Proficiency with survey equipment (total stations, GPS, SUE locating equipment, hydrographic equipment).
- Experience with subsurface utility engineering and utility locating.
- Ability to interpret blueprints.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a SUE Technician.
- Ability to travel up to 50% in South Carolina and Georgia.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and operate necessary equipment.
- Self-motivated with excellent problem-solving skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience working on airports, railroads, construction sites, and industrial sites is a plus.
- Entrepreneurial spirit and adaptability.
- Ability to work unsupervised and handle overnight travel when required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Outdoor work
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Utility locating: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Charleston, SC 29492 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Charleston, SC 29492: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $26