Utility Locator Jobs in Houston, TX (NOW HIRING)

OVERVIEW: Requiring 3-5 years of experience as a Utility Locator or a SUE (Subsurface Utility Engineering), a Utility Locator II assists in the coordination of a field crew ensuring quality of work and safety. Must be able to interpret maps; knowledge of underground utility systems is a must.  a lot of walking outside year-round through all kinds of terrain and in extreme heat and cold.

DURING YOUR WORK DAY, YOU WILL:

• Utilize maps, records, and other resources to accurately locate underground utility lines.
• Utilize Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) field equipment: ground penetrating radar, electromagnetic designating equipment, sewer camera, probe rod, jackhammer, pneumatic tampers, vacuum excavation equipment, and other geophysical means using all safety protocols, industry standards and guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records of utility locations and updates.
• Conduct regular inspections and assessments to identify potential hazards or issues.
• Assist with maintenance of vehicles, equipment, and work sites.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• High School/GED or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of proven experience as a utility locator or SUE Technician showing proficiency with total stations and GPS, SUE locating equipment and vacuum excavation equipment
• Proven experience as a utility locator or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of underground utility systems and the ability to interpret maps and records.
• Familiarity with utility locating equipment, such as electromagnetic locators and ground-penetrating radar.
• Walking outdoors for long periods of time through all kinds of terrain, including urban, suburban, and rural locations, and working under adverse conditions (heat, cold, hills, swamps, wildlife & insects, high traffic areas).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Occasional overnight travel will be required.
• Work 50hours during busy periods.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, carry, and operate equipment as needed on the project.
• Ability to travel daily.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work in fast-paced environments.
• Can work unsupervised when required.
• Current Commercial Driver’s License is a plus.
• Background & motor vehicle checks, and pre-employment drug screening are conditions of employment.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with 811 ticket managing.
• Motivated to learn and develop your career path.
• Aligned to McKim & Creed’s core values and culture.
• Sound functional/technical skills in the role.

WHAT WE OFFER: Ranked as one of the Best Firms to Work For, you will be joining a company that puts its employees first. Here are a few compelling reasons to join the McKim & Creed team:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): ALL employees are owners & benefit from profits earned
• Competitive pay: PLUS paid holidays, bereavement, parental, medical, and military leave
• Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery
• Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training programs
• Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, professional development programs, online courses & more
• Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on communities we serve, which is most likely a community you live in.
• Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team. If you want to work at a company that will help improve the future of the communities where we live, work and play, McKim & Creed is where you want to be.

McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.

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