Survey Field Technician II

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Asheville is seeking a Surveying Technician responsible for field data collection and operation of surveying instruments. This full-time role involves extensive outdoor work and requires a high school diploma along with skills in mathematics. The company offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and a 401K plan.

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

• Skills in mathematics and coordinate geometry required.
• Familiarity with total stations, data collectors, and GPS essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate surveying equipment.
• Perform boundary, topography, and construction surveys.
• Record accurate and clear field notes.

Skills

Mathematics

Coordinate Geometry

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Total Stations

Data Collectors

GPS

Job description

Surveying / Subsurface Utility Engineering

ID: 23438

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: Responsible for collection of field surveying data, and operation of specific survey instruments for the field crew. This position is not eligible for employer-based sponsorship with the exception of the TN visa classification.

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)

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

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.

1318 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28806, USA