Surveying Technician I - Rodman/Instrument Operator

Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc.

Surveying Technician I - Rodman/Instrument Operator

Virginia Beach, VA +3 locations
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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 the set-up of Survey/SUE equipment to collect data and to provide support for the field Survey/SUE party. This position is not eligible for employer-based sponsorship with the exception of the TN visa classification.

    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

    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

    Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

    • Perform other related duties as assigned

    Required Skills

    Required Experience

    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening
    • Valid driver's license

    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.

  • Qualifications

    Preferred Experience

    • Associate’s degree preferred, Field of Study: Land Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or similar degree type or relevant experience
    • No prior experience necessary but preferred.

    Working Conditions

    Work is performed in the field 90% of the time. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 30 lbs. as needed. Work will be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. The employee will be required to walk while carrying equipment in various conditions and terrains from steep slopes to swaps and congested urban areas and roadways.

    Work is performed within a general office environment 10% 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.

    Anticipated travel 20% of the time.

    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.

  • Locations
    Lexington, KY • Candler, NC • Winston-Salem, NC • Virginia Beach, VA