SUE/Survey Technician

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Survey Technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves extensive fieldwork, requiring expertise in utility locating and marking, as well as the ability to interpret complex construction plans. You will work primarily outdoors, ensuring the accurate identification and marking of underground utilities. The company offers a supportive environment focused on employee ownership and professional growth, along with comprehensive benefits including health care, retirement plans, and career development programs. If you are passionate about surveying and ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Company paid Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Caregiver Leave Program

401K Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Career Development Programs

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of utility locating and marking.
• Ability to interpret construction plans and utility records.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to locate subsurface utilities.
• Mark utilities and excavate as needed.

Skills

Utility Locating

Mathematics

Coordinate Geometry

GPS Familiarity

Total Stations

Data Collectors

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

GPS

Total Stations

Data Collectors

Job description

SUE/Survey Technician

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Surveying / Subsurface Utility Engineering

Asheville, NC

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22942

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Full-Time/Regular

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,400 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined 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: Performs assignments requiring extensive knowledge of utility locating/marking of all underground utility types. This position is not eligible for employer-based sponsorship with the exception of 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

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening


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  Valid Driver's License Required

  
  

Required Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Skills in mathematics and coordinate geometry


• 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, lifting, and carrying objects weighing up to 75 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.

Benefits

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)


• 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.