SUE Technician III

Clymer Farner Barley • Wildwood, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Clymer Farner Barley (CFB) is expanding and seeking a SUE Crew Chief (SUE Technician III) to join our team at our Middleton/HQ (The Villages) location. In this role, you will lead field investigations to locate and safely expose underground utilities using Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) methods.

With over 30 years of experience, CFB provides civil engineering, land surveying, and utility coordination services across Florida. Our SUE team plays an important role in helping engineers and developers avoid costly utility conflicts by providing accurate underground utility data before construction begins.

As a SUE Crew Chief (SUE Technician III), you will lead field operations and support the accurate identification and documentation of underground utilities. Responsibilities include:

Leading field investigations and overseeing daily SUE crew activities
Using RF locating and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) equipment to designate underground utilities
Performing vacuum excavation test holes to safely expose buried utilities
Leading tailgate safety meetings and preparing site-specific Job Hazard Analyses
Setting up and implementing Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) signage
Setting up and using land surveying equipment to document utility locations
Reading and understanding blueprints, plans, and utility records
Maintaining trucks, tools, and equipment to ensure safe and organized field operations
Training and mentoring junior SUE technicians on proper locating and test hole techniques
Communicating field findings and troubleshooting with project managers and team members
Ensuring work follows ASCE 38-22 standards

Requirements

• 3–6 years of Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) experience
• Experience using RF locating and GPR equipment
• Ability to operate vacuum excavation equipment
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and utility records
• Basic math skills and strong attention to detail
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Valid Florida driver’s license with acceptable driving record (required)

Nice To Haves

• RF and GPR locating certification preferred
• Land surveying experience preferred
• Spanish fluency is a plus

Responsibilities

• Leading field investigations and overseeing daily SUE crew activities
• Using RF locating and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) equipment to designate underground utilities
• Performing vacuum excavation test holes to safely expose buried utilities
• Leading tailgate safety meetings and preparing site-specific Job Hazard Analyses
• Setting up and implementing Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) signage
• Setting up and using land surveying equipment to document utility locations
• Reading and understanding blueprints, plans, and utility records
• Maintaining trucks, tools, and equipment to ensure safe and organized field operations
• Training and mentoring junior SUE technicians on proper locating and test hole techniques
• Communicating field findings and troubleshooting with project managers and team members
• Ensuring work follows ASCE 38-22 standards

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Opportunity to work on diverse projects throughout Florida

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed