SUE Field Technician 4

KCI Technologies Inc.•Georgetown, MA

2d•$35 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

KCI Technologies is seeking a multi-skilled SUE Field Technician 4 for its Subsurface Utility Engineering Department in Georgetown, Massachusetts. The role involves locating underground utilities at project sites using electromagnetic and other nondestructive geophysical methods, including Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR). The technician also supports SUE project work in the field and office, documents utility data, operates and maintains company equipment and vehicles, and leads day-to-day field operations for SUE Technicians Levels I–III. Work may require travel for overnight or extended-stay projects, and evening or weekend work when needed. The posting states that the role may require travel or field work up to 90% of the time; per diem and lodging are provided when required. The position requires at least four years of relevant work experience, a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to maintain required certifications. A DOT Medical card is required to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle. Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment; background and motor vehicle checks may also be required based on the position.

Requirements

Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience.
High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to obtain a Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical card for Commercial Motor Vehicle operation.
Ability to maintain required certifications.
Microsoft Office experience, including Word and Excel.
Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented attitude.
Ability to lift 50 pounds, walk for extended periods, and work in all weather conditions.
Ability to make field decisions without direct supervision.
Pre-employment drug screening is required; background and motor vehicle checks may be required based on the position.

Nice To Haves

Current Commercial Driver’s License.
NULCA or other certification.
Experience researching and reviewing utility company records and identifying utilities from field observation.
Understanding of utility construction methods.
Experience with utility line locating equipment (SUE Designating); technician level is established based on experience.

Responsibilities

Locate underground utilities using nondestructive methods, including electromagnetic locating and GPR.
Operate and maintain company equipment and vehicles.
Assist Project Managers with general SUE project office tasks, including one-calls, walking project sites, and organizing utility field data.
Review collected data with Project Managers and clients.
Complete training to meet company safety standards and keep current with SUE methodologies.
Organize and lead SUE Technicians Levels I–III in day-to-day field operations.
Research and review utility company records and identify utilities through field observation.
Record and document underground utility field data in CAD format.
Use survey methodologies to collect SUE field data.
Use CCTV Flexiprobe for general data collection.
Use multiple GPR units and post-process collected data.
Make field decisions without direct supervision.
Travel for overnight and extended-stay projects as required.
Work evenings or weekends when required.