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Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc. Survey Field Technician II in Asheville, North Carolina
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,300 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 #61 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
Position Summary: Responsible for collection of field surveying data, and operation of specific survey instruments for the field crew.
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 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
Required Experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills in mathematics and coordinate geometry
Familiarity with total stations, data collectors and GPS
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.
JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.