SUE Field Technician I

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson • Virginia Beach, VA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

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 #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms. Position Summary: JMT is currently looking for Entry Level Field Technicians to join the Underground Utilities, Land Surveying, and Mapping team in Virginia Beach, VA. 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. Learn Underground Utility Mapping (SUE) - Digital Pipe & Cable instruments, Vacuum Excavation Trucks, Ground Penetrating Radar, etc. Learn to interpret Roadway & Utility plans, Utility records Learn to be a Professional Mapper and Grow Your Career

Requirements

• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening
• Valid Driver’s License Required
• Able to pass Background Check
• Able to work 7:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday – Friday (Minimum)
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Able to bend, kneel, lift and carry up to 75 lbs as needed.
• Team Attitude / Mindset
• Ability to travel required
• High school diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• 0 to 4 years of related experience
• Experience in the location of underground utilities preferred but not necessary
• Experience using GPR is preferred but not necessary
• Surveying experience preferred but not necessary

Responsibilities

• Conduct field investigations
• Operate equipment to locate subsurface utilities
• Label topographic features from field codes
• Perform calculations
• Mark underground utilities
• Operate vacuum excavation truck in order to expose underground utilities
• Interpret roadway and utility plans, and utility record drawings
• Travel required
• Perform other related duties as assigned

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)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Career Development Programs
• And more…

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED