SUE Technician II / Utility Locator

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401K retirement plan

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. is seeking experienced Field Technicians to join the Underground Utilities, Land Surveying, and Mapping team in Pittsburgh. This position involves locating subsurface utilities, field investigations, and related fieldwork with occasional travel.

Applicants should have 5+ years of field experience, strong math skills, and familiarity with total stations, data collectors, and GPS. Immigration sponsorship is limited to TN visa eligibility.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' field experience.
• Team attitude / mindset.
• Strong math and coordinate geometry skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field investigations.
• Operate equipment to locate & mark subsurface utilities.
• Label topographic features from field codes.
• Perform calculations and prepare reports.
• Assist with training SUE staff in field methods and safety procedures.
• Travel as required.

Skills

5+ years experience

Team attitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Total stations

Data collectors

GPS

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 Field Technicians to join the Underground Utilities, Land Surveying, and Mapping team in Pittsburgh. This position is similar to a utility locator.

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

• Conduct field investigations
• Operate equipment to locate & mark subsurface utilities
• Label topographic features from field codes
• Perform calculations
• Complete daily reports and field note sketches
• Assist with training SUE staff in methods, use of equipment, and field safety procedures
• Participate in project meetings
• Operate vacuum excavation truck to expose underground utilities
• Interpret roadway and utility plans, and utility record drawings
• Travel required

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening
• Valid Driver's License Required
• Able to pass Background Check
• Skills in mathematics and coordinate geometry

• 5+ years' experience
• Familiarity with total stations, data collectors and GPS
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Team Attitude / Mindset

Preferred Experience

• Experience using Ground Penetrating Radar is preferred but not necessary
• Surveying experience preferred but not necessary

Working Conditions

Work is performed in the field 95% of the time. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and 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. Successful candidate must be able to work outdoors in all weather 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. Successful candidate must be able to work 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday (Minimum).

Some travel required.

Some night shift work required.

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.