SUE Field Technician II

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Caregiver Leave Program

401K Retirement Plan

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) in Trenton, New Jersey, is seeking experienced utility designators and test-hole crew chiefs to join the Underground Utilities, Land Surveying, and Mapping team. The role involves operating surveying equipment, performing boundary/topography surveys, and supporting field operations.

This full-time position requires a valid driver's license, ability to travel, and the capacity to pass background checks.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience with utility designating and locating equipment and leading projects.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lead projects and supervise crews.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate surveying equipment including electronic total station, data collector, and GPS equipment to measure distances, elevations and angles.
• Perform boundary, topography, ATLA, right of way, and construction surveys.
• Maintain and operate survey equipment and record field notes.
• Document assignments and perform calculations.

Skills

Motor Vehicle screening

Valid Driver's License

Travel ability

Communications skills

Vacuum Excavation

Ground Penetrating Radar

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Total Station

GPS equipment

Data Collector

Survey Vehicles

Job description

Surveying / Subsurface Utility Engineering

All Locations

Tracking Code

26951

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

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
• 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.

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.

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:

• 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)

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.