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SUE Technician I

ELEMENT Engineering Group LLC
Tampa, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/29/2026

ELEMENT currently has an opening for an entry level Subsurface Utility Engineering Technician.

At ELEMENT, we serve the communities where we live, work and play. We are an award-winning consulting firm that has served the engineering needs of public-sector clients in the development of infrastructure since our founding in 2006. ELEMENT provides survey, subsurface utility engineering (SUE), and utility coordination to round-out all aspects of transportation engineering. ELEMENT’s design services include roadway, drainage, traffic control, signing & pavement markings, signals, lighting, structures, utilities, and traffic studies.

ELEMENT offers a competitive benefits package including the potential for bonuses, ongoing continuing education opportunities, and flexible work arrangements. ELEMENT is a family-based company with growth opportunities, great leadership, and a supportive team.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Use ground penetrating radar and electromagnetic designating equipment and other geophysical means.
  • Mark utilities with flags and/or paint and produce accurate field drawings and sketches of results for future use by client.
  • Operate vacuum excavation truck and other related equipment to verify utility characteristics and record depth of utility line from surface.
  • Assist with maintenance of vehicle/trucks, equipment, and work sites.
  • Work as part of a crew under the direction of senior technician.
  • Exercise extreme caution near or around any utility facility and follow all applicable job site safety parameters.

Requirements

  • High School and/or specialized training from a vocational or technical school.
  • Valid Florida driver's license with approved/acceptable driving history required.
  • Ability to travel (up to 50% of the time).
  • Required to travel overnight when needed.
  • Required to work 50 hours during busy periods.
  • Ability to lift 60 pounds.
  • Ability to carry and lift equipment as needed on project.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work for any employer in the United States.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

  • Bonus opportunities

Physical Setting:

  • Outdoor work

Ability to Commute:

  • Tampa, FL 33634 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

  • 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17

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