Underground Utility Locator (SUE)

HMB Professional Engineers is seeking an Underground Utility Locator to join our team and help us expand our SUE capabilities. The right candidate will have 5+ years of experience in locating underground utilities using a variety of locating methods. This position will be part of our Utility Coordination Team and will be cross trained to develop other skills within the group.

Key Responsibilities

• Locate, identify, and map location and depths of utilities (underground and overhead)
• Operate detection equipment to locate and mark underground facilities
• Perform QA/QC checks
• Perform assignments under the direction of the Utilities Group Manager and assists as needed
• Coordinate and work with survey field crews and other office staff
• Additional duties as assigned

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience with vLoc Series 2 Locator (or similar) or ground penetrating radar
• 5+ years of experience in utility locating
• Ability to read and interpret utility maps and prints to identify underground utilities
• Familiar with 811 and contacts associated with utilities
• Willing to be cross trained as a member of the Survey Field Team
• The ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, to bend and stoop, and to lift heavy items is essential; it is also sometimes necessary to enter manholes
• Available to travel as needed, Monday – Friday
• Occasional night work may be required
• Willing and able to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Self-motivated with little or no supervision
• Valid driver's license
• High School Diploma, or G.E.D. equivalent
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and drug screening

Benefits

• Excellent compensation package
• Flexible work schedule
• Ability to work hybrid work schedule
• Competitive holiday and paid-time-off programs
• 401(k) Plan and Match
• Competitive health, vision and dental insurance premiums
• Company-furnished life insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability
• Parental Leave
• Variety of voluntary benefit options
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account
• and More

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