Surveying Technician II - Instrument Operator

JMT; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and

ESOP

Career Development Programs

Job summary

JMT seeks a Survey Tech II to perform field surveying data collection and operate survey instruments for the field crew, primarily outdoors. Travel is required and some night shifts may occur.

The position offers competitive compensation and is part of a 100% ESOP-owned firm with strong career growth opportunities. Qualifications include a high school diploma, 2+ years of relevant experience, and familiarity with total stations, data collectors, and GPS.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of relevant surveying experience.
• Good knowledge of mathematics and coordinate geometry.
• Familiarity with surveying equipment like total stations, data collectors, and GPS.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate surveying equipment to measure distances, elevations, and angles.
• Perform boundary, topography, ATLA, right of way, and route surveys.
• Maintain and operate survey equipment and data collectors; document field notes.
• Record accurate field notes and data; perform necessary calculations.

Skills

Motor Vehicle screening

Valid Driver's License

Background Check

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Total stations

Data collectors

GPS

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.

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 seeking a Survey Tech II to be responsible for collection of field surveying data, and operation of specific survey instruments for the field crew.

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.

Compensation for this position is $21.00 - $30.00/hour, commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.

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 route, control, 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
• Valid Driver's License Required
• Able to pass Background Check

Required Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of relevant experience
• Skills in mathematics and coordinate geometry
• Familiarity with total stations, data collectors, and GPS

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.

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...

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.