SUE Technician II

As a SUE Technician II at McAdams, your key responsibilities include assisting the SUE Analyst with deploying field crews, completing activity logs, interpreting utility records, and safely utilizing equipment like Ground Penetrating Radar and vacuum excavation tools. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring accurate utility identification and marking assignments.

To qualify as a SUE Technician II at McAdams, you need a high school diploma or GED along with a minimum of 2 years of utility designating and survey experience. Good computer skills and the ability to operate geo-survey equipment are essential, along with a valid driver's license to travel to various sites.

The work environment for a SUE Technician II at McAdams primarily involves outdoor work under varying conditions. You'll be on your feet often, performing tasks that require physical stamina, including standing, walking, and handling equipment. Safety is a priority, and adherence to company standards is crucial in all work situations.

Yes, the SUE Technician II role at McAdams does require travel to and from project sites as part of your duties. Some overnight travel may also be necessary depending on specific assignments, allowing you to engage with different locations and communities while working.

McAdams is committed to the professional growth of its employees, including those in the SUE Technician II position. You'll have opportunities to learn and operate advanced survey equipment and receive training on best practices within the geomatics field, all while working in a collaborative and supportive environment.

In your response, outline specific projects where you accurately designated utilities using various equipment. Highlight how your detailed approach to utility identification and safety protocols contributed to the project’s success.

Discuss your understanding of safety protocols in utility identification, including proper handling of equipment, awareness of surroundings, and reporting hazards to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and your team.

You should emphasize your analytical skills and experience in interpreting complex drawings. Share examples where your ability to decipher these documents led to improved accuracy in utility identification during past projects.

Provide details about your practical experience using GPR, including specific applications and how this technology enhanced your efficiency in subsurface utility mapping. Discuss any challenges you faced and how you overcame them.

Explain your time management skills and how you prioritize based on project deadlines and safety considerations. Give examples of how you effectively balanced multiple assignments to meet client expectations.

Share a specific instance that demonstrates your problem-solving ability and how you maintained professionalism under pressure. Highlight the outcome and what you learned from that experience.

List the specific tools you have used in your previous roles, including EM devices, vacuum excavation equipment, and any other relevant technology. Explain how each tool contributes to your utility identification process.

Discuss your ability to collaborate with other technicians and analysts. Provide examples that emphasize your communication skills and how your teamwork contributed to a successful utility identification project.

Convey your passion for geomatics and utility identification work. Discuss your motivation in contributing to safe and efficient construction projects and how you feel fulfilled when completing tasks accurately and safely.

Explain your understanding of McAdams' commitment to safety and quality. Discuss specific steps you would take to stay informed about the latest safety protocols and company standards, and how you would implement them in your daily tasks.