Survey Field Technician II

JMT; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Survey Field Technician II to join their dynamic team. This exciting role involves collecting field surveying data and operating specialized survey instruments, ensuring accurate measurements and documentation. The position offers a unique opportunity to work primarily outdoors, engaging with various surveying tasks, while also benefiting from a supportive work environment. The company values its employees, providing comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career development. If you're passionate about surveying and eager to contribute to impactful projects, this role 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 (Traditional and Roth options)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Career Development Programs

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Skills in mathematics and coordinate geometry are essential.

Responsibilities

• Collect field surveying data and operate survey instruments.
• Perform boundary, topography, and construction surveys.

Skills

Mathematics

Coordinate Geometry

Survey Equipment Operation

Data Collection

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Total Stations

Data Collectors

GPS Equipment

Job description

Survey Field Technician II

Surveying / Subsurface Utility Engineering

Asheville, NC • ID: 22835 • 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: Responsible for collection of field surveying data, and operation of specific survey instruments for the field crew.

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…

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.

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, 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 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.

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.