Vaughn & Melton, a JMT Company, is seeking Subsurface Utility Engineering Technicians (SUE) to join our Asheville and New Bern, North Carolina offices. The successful candidates will under close or moderate supervision, perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and directing civil engineering projects such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, channels, pipelines, site development, drainage, and water and sewage systems. Sponsorship not available for this position.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Operate equipment to locate subsurface utilities
Mark underground utilities
Operate vacuum excavation truck to expose underground utilities
Learn to interpret roadway and utility plans, and utility record drawings
Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities
Required Skills
Computer proficiency including experience with Microsoft Office Suite, MicroStation, other design software
Valid Drivers License is required
Required Experience
High school diploma or equivalent
1+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Working Conditions
Work is performed in the field 95% of the time. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
Work is performed within a general office environment 5% of the time. Office work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.
Travel is required for this position.
Job Competencies
Adaptability
Building Relationships & Teamwork
Communication
Dependability
Job-Focused Learning
Quality Service
Safety
V&M is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.
