Survey/SUE Field Technician I

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson in Knoxville, Tennessee is seeking a Surveying Technician I – Rodman/Instrument Operator to assist the survey party chief, set up survey equipment, collect data, and support boundary, topographic, as-built, and construction staking tasks.

The role requires a high school diploma, strong work ethic, good communication, and the ability to work in difficult terrain and outdoors; travel may be required for projects across Tennessee with overnight stays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Strong work ethic and communication skills are essential.
• Valid driver’s license and successful background check required.

Responsibilities

• Set-up the tripod and prism for data collection.
• Label topographic features from field codes.
• Perform calculations.
• Conduct field investigations.
• Document tasks.
• Complete data entry.
• Assist Survey/SUE crew with handling and operation of survey equipment.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Strong communication skills

Navigate difficult terrain

Stand for extended periods

Motor Vehicle screening

Driver's license

Background check

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 seeking a Surveying Technician I – Rodman/Instrument Operator for their Knoxville, Tennessee Office. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the survey party crew chief with completing survey tasks and implementing proper surveying techniques in the field, the set-up and operation of survey equipment to collect data and to provide any needed support for the field survey party. This candidate will also assist boundary, topographic, as-built, and construction staking.

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

• Set-up the tripod and prism for data collection
• Label topographic features from field codes
• Perform calculations
• Conduct field investigations
• Document tasks
• Complete data entry
• Assist Survey/SUE crew with handling and operation of survey and SUE equipment

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Strong work ethic
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to navigate difficult terrain
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Must successfully complete and pass JMT’s Motor Vehicle screening
• Valid Driver’s License Required
• Able to pass Background Check

Required Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent

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. Work is subject to variable weather conditions including but not limited to extreme heat and cold.

Travel

Travel expectations for field work could include projects in middle Tennessee, as well as away from home requiring overnight stays which could be 4 nights per week as required for distant projects. Three-day weekends would follow. Projects could be located at any of our other office locations.

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.