Surveying Technician I - Rodman/Instrument Operator

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic, employee-owned consulting firm as a Surveying Technician I, where you will play a crucial role in operating advanced surveying instruments and contributing to various projects. This position offers extensive fieldwork, allowing you to engage directly with outdoor conditions while collaborating with a skilled team. Ideal for those passionate about surveying and seeking to develop their careers in a supportive environment. With a commitment to equal employment opportunities, this firm provides a range of benefits including health coverage, paid time off, and career development programs, making it an excellent choice for aspiring professionals.

Benefits

Health Coverage

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Caregiver Leave

401K

Career Development Programs

Qualifications

• Must pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening and have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to compute ratios and interpret graphs.

Responsibilities

• Operate surveying instruments and record measurements.
• Compile information for project staking using engineering plans.

Skills

CAD Proficiency

Data Entry

Electronic Surveying Devices

Basic Math Operations

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Land Surveying

Civil Engineering Degree

Construction Management Degree

Tools

Total Stations

GPS Equipment

Job description

Surveying Technician I - Rodman/Instrument Operator

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with over 2,400 professionals, providing multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, IT, and related services across the U.S. Ranked #50 on ENR's Top 500 Design Firms.

Position Summary:

Seeking Surveying Technician I - Rodman/Instrument Operators for our offices in New Bern, Sylva, and Asheville, NC. Responsibilities include operating surveying instruments such as Total Stations, GPS, and levels, taking field notes, making sketches, and data entry. This position is not eligible for employer sponsorship except for TN visas.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Position and hold prism rods or targets for measuring angles, distances, and elevations.
2. Record survey measurements and descriptive data.
3. Run levels and level rods for benchmarks and elevations.
4. Search for property monuments and survey points.
5. Set and recover stakes and monumentation.
6. Operate surveying instruments such as prisms, Total Stations, and GPS equipment.
7. Compile information for project staking using engineering plans.
8. Maintain equipment and load supplies.
9. Perform manual labor such as clearing lines of sight and carrying materials.

Required Skills:

• Must pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Proficiency with CAD, data entry, and electronic surveying devices.
• Ability to compute ratios, interpret graphs, and perform basic math operations.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work in small groups.
• Problem-solving skills involving concrete variables.

Preferred Experience:

• Associate's degree in Land Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field or relevant experience.
• No prior experience necessary but preferred.

Working Conditions:

Fieldwork 90%, involving bending, kneeling, standing, lifting up to 30 lbs., in various outdoor conditions. Office work 10%, sedentary, within a safe environment. Anticipated travel is 20%.

Benefits:

Including health coverage, paid time off, holidays, caregiver leave, 401K, ESOP, and career development programs. We are committed to equal employment opportunity.