Field Survey Technician II

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 34,440 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy located in Trenton, NJ, is seeking a Field Survey Technician II. The role involves operating and maintaining surveying equipment to collect data for various types of surveys. Candidates must have a high school diploma, be familiar with total stations, data collectors, and GPS, as well as pass a motor vehicle screening. The position offers competitive hourly compensation and a range of employee benefits, including health insurance and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with total stations, data collectors, and GPS equipment expected.
• High school diploma or equivalent is mandatory.
• Must pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening and background check.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate surveying equipment to measure distances and angles.
• Perform boundary, topography, ATLA, right of way, and construction surveys.
• Record accurate and clear field notes and document assignments.

Skills

Mathematics skills

Coordinate geometry

Valid Driver's License

Motor Vehicle screening

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Total stations

Data collectors

GPS equipment

Job description

Field Survey Technician II

Location: Trenton, NJ

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee‑owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary 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

Responsible for collection of field surveying data, and operation of specific survey instruments for the field crew.

Immigration Sponsorship

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Compensation

Compensation for this position is $25.00 - $38.00 hourly, commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.

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 Required
• Able to pass Background Check
• Skills in mathematics and coordinate geometry

Required Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Familiarity with total stations, data collectors and GPS

Preferred Experience

• Related 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.

Anticipated travel 20% of the time and night work.

Benefits

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Career Development Programs
• And more...
• Benefits | JMT

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.