Surveys Field Technician I / Instrument person - Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson

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 the set-up of survey equipment to collect data and to provide support for the field survey party.  

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

• High school diploma or equivalent

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 40 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Weekday, out of town, work assignments may be required. 

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.