SUE/Survey Technician

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to perform utility locating and marking tasks. This role requires extensive fieldwork, operating specialized equipment, and interpreting construction plans. Candidates should have a high school diploma and strong mathematical skills. The firm is committed to employee growth and offers a range of benefits, including health insurance and a retirement plan. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will make a significant impact in the engineering field!

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)

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Skills in mathematics and coordinate geometry are essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to locate subsurface utilities.
• Interpret roadway and utility construction plans.

Skills

Utility locating/marking

Mathematics

Coordinate geometry

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Total stations

Data collectors

GPS

Job description

Surveying / Subsurface Utility Engineering

ID: 22942

Full-Time/Regular

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,300 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 #61 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.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to locate subsurface utilities
• 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

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.

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.