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

• Perform other related duties as assigned

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.

• Computer proficiency including experience with Microsoft Office Suite, MicroStation, other design software
• Valid Drivers License is required