SUE Field Technician II

JMT; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision

Company paid Life and Disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Caregiver Leave

401K Retirement Plan

ESOP

Career Development Programs

And more

Job summary

JMT in New Jersey is seeking experienced utility designators and crew chiefs to join the Underground Utilities, Land Surveying, and Mapping team in Trenton. The role requires field work 90% of the time with travel and some night shifts. Immigration sponsorship is not available except TN visa eligibility.

Compensation ranges from $25.00 to $38.00 per hour, based on experience and certifications. Ideal candidates have a minimum of three years in utility designating, strong survey skills, and the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with utility designating and locating equipment.
• Ability to lead project assignments and supervise crews.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate surveying equipment (total station, data collector, GPS).
• Perform boundary, topography, ATLA, right-of-way, and construction surveys.
• Maintain survey equipment and record field notes clearly.
• Document assignments and collect data using survey gear.
• Perform calculations related to surveys.

Skills

Motor Vehicle screening

Driver's License

Background Check

Interpret roadway plans

Lead projects

Travel willingness

Survey equipment handling

GYRO/GRR familiarity

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Total station

Data collector

GPS equipment

Survey vehicles

Vacuum Excavation

Ground Penetrating Radar

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 and test hole crew chiefs to join the Underground Utilities, Land Surveying, and Mapping team in Trenton, New Jersey!

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 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
• 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
• High school diploma or equivalent

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.

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.