Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Locate Technician
Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Locate Technician
Full Time / Manual Labor
Location: Tristate area of NJ, NY, Eastern PA
About Olmeda Consulting, LLC
Olmeda Consulting, LLC is a trusted provider of exceptional geospatial services, backed by over twenty years of hands-on industry experience. Our work is guided by a commitment to safety, quality, time management, and budget adherence, ensuring every project is completed to the highest standards.
We foster a culture of continuous learning, self-growth, and innovative thinking, which empowers our team to confidently tackle complex challenges and deliver accurate, timely, and dependable results. We value long-term client relationships built on transparency, trust, and outstanding service. We’re looking for team members who are ready to contribute to this mission. For more information, visit our website at - https://olmeda-llc.com/.
Position Overview
Olmeda Consulting, LLC is seeking a full-time Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Locate Technician to join our expanding field operations team. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy hands-on, outdoor work and take pride in delivering precise, high-quality results that support safe construction and engineering practices.
The SUE Locate Technician will work throughout New Jersey, southern New York, and Eastern Pennsylvania, performing utility locating services that support a wide range of engineering, surveying, and construction projects. This position offers the opportunity to work independently in the field while collaborating closely with project managers, survey teams, and utility professionals in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
- Use mechanical/technical equipment to accurately locate underground facilities such as electrical power lines and fiber optic lines.
- Communicate and interact daily with client managers and excavation crews to discuss locate issues.
- Interpret job order tickets and respond appropriately to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Read maps and blueprints to ensure accurate location of utilities.
- Determine efficient route to each locate in rural and urban areas.
- Remove and replace manhole lids.
Requirements/ Qualifications
- Ability to drive local roads, work outdoors, and operate independently
- Ability to perform locate duties before or after normal business hours when on-call
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
- Ability to access restricted and/or controlled areas
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to use a computer to complete documentation and receive and send email
- Ability to lift, push, and pull at least 50 pounds
- Ability to walk all types of terrain (grass, ditches, wooded areas, gravel, etc.) in and around construction zones and residential, commercial, industrial, and rural areas in all types of weather conditions (rain, snow, cold, heat, etc.). May require walking up to 5 miles in one day, several times a week.
- Additional duties, as assigned and relevant to the position
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience (range of $24.00-$38.00)
- Benefits package including PTO, paid holidays, and employer-sponsored healthcare
Olmeda Consulting, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals are treated with respect and where employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, and organizational needs.