SUE Field Technician II

JMT; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

ESOP

PTO

Paid Holidays

Career Development

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) seeks a skilled Utility Locator to join the Underground Utilities team in Charleston, SC. Position involves locating subsurface utilities in field conditions 90% of the time, with occasional travel and night shifts.

Candidate must pass MV screening and background checks, interpret plans, and operate surveying tools such as total stations and GPS. TN visa eligible for qualified candidates; extensive outdoors work and lifting up to 50 lbs may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening and background checks.
• Must be able to interpret roadway and utility construction plans and drawings.
• Experience with surveying equipment and data collection preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to locate subsurface utilities.
• Mark utilities upon location.
• Excavate utilities as needed.
• Interpret roadway and utility construction plans and drawings.
• Record accurate field notes and document assignments.
• Collect data using survey equipment and perform calculations.

Skills

Valid Driver’s License

Background Check

Plan interpretation

Mathematics & coordinate geometry

GPS & data collectors

Lead project assignments

Travel required

Utility designating equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Land surveying experience a plus

Tools

Total stations

Data collectors

GPS

Vacuum Excavation

Ground Penetrating Radar

Job description

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.

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 Check
• Must 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.

Some Travel Required.

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…
• 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.