SUE Field Technician II

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Company paid Life and Disability Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Career Development Programs

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is hiring utility designators to join their team in Charleston, South Carolina. The role involves operating equipment to locate subsurface utilities and requires a minimum of three years of experience with utility designating equipment.

Candidates should be able to lead project assignments and perform duties outdoors in varying weather conditions. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years experience in utility designating and locating equipment.
• Ability to lead project assignments and supervise multiple crews.
• Land Surveying experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to locate subsurface utilities.
• Mark utilities upon location.
• Collect data using survey equipment.

Skills

Mathematics

Coordinate geometry

Use of utility designating equipment

Written and verbal communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to lead project assignments

Travel ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Total stations

Data collectors

GPS

Vacuum Excavation equipment

Ground Penetrating Radar equipment

Job description

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 #45 on Engineering News‑Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position Summary

JMT is currently looking for experienced utility designators to join the Underground Utilities, Land Surveying, and Mapping team in Charleston, South Carolina!

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.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to locate subsurface utilities
• Mark utilities upon location
• Excavate utilities as needed
• Interpret roadway and utility construction plans and utility record drawings
• 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 CheckMust be able to fully comprehend and interpret roadway and utility construction plans, and utility record drawings
• Skills in mathematics and coordinate geometry
• Familiarity with total stations, data collectors and GPS
• 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
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 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.

Travel

Some Travel Required.

Night Shift

Some night shift work required.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.