• SUE Field Technician

    Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc. (Virginia Beach, VA)


    Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,400 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT, is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

     

    Position Summary: JMT is currently looking for experienced utility designators and test hole crew chiefs to join the Underground Utilities, Land Surveying, and Mapping team in Virginia Beach, Virginia! This position is not eligible for employer-based sponsorship with the exception of the TN visa classification.

     

    Benefits

     

    + Paid Leave Time

    + Paid Holidays

    + Paid Travel Expenses

    + Affordable & Widely Accepted Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

    + Excellent 401 K Retirement Plans

    + Education Reimbursement Program

    + Employee Owned Stock

     

    Essential Functions and Responsibilities

     

    + Sets up, adjusts, and operates surveying equipment including electronic total station, data collector, and GPS equipment, in order to measure distances, elevations and angles

    + Perform boundary, topography, ATLA, right of way, and construction surveys

    + Responsible for the operation and maintenance of survey equipment, including electronic data collectors, levels, electronic total station, GPS, and survey vehicles

    + Record accurate and clear field notes

    + Document assignments

    + Collect data using survey equipment

    + Perform calculations

     

    Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

     

    + Perform other related duties as assigned

    Required Skills

    + Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening

    + Valid driver's license

    + Able to pass Security Background Checks

    + High school diploma or equivalent

    + Must be able to fully comprehend and interpret roadway and utility construction plans, and utility record drawings.

    + Ability to lead project assignments.

    + Ability to travel required.

    + Use of multiple types of utility designating equipment.

    + Good organizational, written, and verbal communications skills.

    + Knowledge of Vacuum Excavation and Ground Penetrating Radar equipment/procedures.

    + Able to work 7:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday – Friday (Minimum)

    + Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

    + Able to bend, kneel, lift and carry up to 50lbs as needed.

    + Team Attitude / Mindset

    Required Experience

    + Minimum of three (3) years of experience in the successful application of multiple types of utility designating and locating equipment, with demonstrated ability to lead project assignments and supervise multiple crews

    Preferred Experience

    + Land Surveying experience a plus

     

    Working Conditions

     

    Work is performed in the field 90% 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 10% 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.

     

    Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.