SUE Technician II / Utility Locator

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is a 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing 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 Top 500 Design Firms. JMT is seeking experienced Field Technicians to join its Underground Utilities, Land Surveying, and Mapping team in Pittsburgh. The position is similar to a utility locator and includes field investigations, locating and marking subsurface utilities, and operating a vacuum excavation truck to expose underground utilities. Travel is required. Immigration sponsorship or support, including H1B and F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT, is not available, except for qualified candidates eligible for TN visa classification.

Requirements

Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening.
Valid driver's license required.
Must be able to pass a background check.
Skills in mathematics and coordinate geometry.
Experienced field technician; position is similar to a utility locator.

Responsibilities

Conduct field investigations.
Operate equipment to locate and mark subsurface utilities.
Label topographic features from field codes.
Perform calculations.
Complete daily reports and field note sketches.
Assist with training SUE staff in methods, equipment use, and field safety procedures.
Participate in project meetings.
Operate a vacuum excavation truck to expose underground utilities.
Interpret roadway and utility plans and utility record drawings.
Travel as required.
Perform other related duties as assigned.