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WHAT WE OFFER: Join a company that puts its employees first. Ranked as one of the Best Firms to Work For, here are just some of the reasons to become part of the McKim & Creed team:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned.
- Competitive pay + paid holidays, bereavement, and 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 options.
- Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more
- Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on our communities.
- Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way.
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Your Day-day Will Include
- Learning to utilize maps, records, and other resources to accurately locate underground utility lines.
- Learning to utilize Subsurface Utility Engineering 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.
- High School/GED or equivalent preferred, specialized training from a vo-tech school or Rod person/Instrument person experience a plus.
- Entry level 0 to 3 years of proven experience as a utility locator or SUE Technician.
- Experience as a utility locator or a similar role is a plus.
- Knowledge of underground utility systems and the ability to interpret maps and records is a plus.
- Familiarity with utility locating equipment, such as electromagnetic locators and ground-penetrating radar is a plus.
- 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 50+ hours 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.
- Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Motivated to learn and develop your career path.
- Aligned to McKim & Creed’s core values and culture.
- Sound functional/technical skills in the role.
